Associate Buyer

Position Summary

About the role

The Associate Buyer under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Manager performs a variety of purchasing and clerical duties while taking independent action to procure supplies and materials. This position may also include part and equipment purchases as well as dispatching equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and verify specifications on purchase orders.
• Aid in maintaining correct pricing and item descriptions in the ERP system.
• Physically match invoices to purchase orders and receive products into the inventory database using the ERP system.
• Setup and maintain vendor records in compliance with company policy.
• Process shipping irregularities such as: shortages, overages, delinquent orders, damaged goods and goods to be returned to vendor.
• Schedule monthly equipment maintenance with vendor; dispatch emergency equipment repairs as needed and follow up with necessary communications and charges.
• Assist with organizing product information and tracking backorders.
• Cross train and serve as backup when needed to Buyer II (or other).
• Oversee office-monitored services for quality and billing accuracy.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Significant college coursework in accounting, business administration, related discipline, or equivalent is preferred. 0-2 years prior work experience in a related business environment is required.

Qualifications

Completion of significant college coursework in accounting, business administration, related discipline, or equivalent is preferred. 0-2 years prior work experience in a related business environment is required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required. Knowledge of ERP systems is preferred.

Benefits

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.

Pay

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position is eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.