Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely ordering, researching, and releasing of materials, services, and supplies for projects, including custom and stock product.
• Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to job functions.
• Maintain consistency of pricing through knowledge of vendor territory pricing.
• Work with Corporate accounts payable to ensure the capturing of all early payment discounts.
• Resolve supplier issues that arise in relations to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services in a timely fashion. Update management with frequent updates of material arrival. Notify Management of any issues interfering with project schedule.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet service expectations for all products, while achieving inventory objectives.
• Conduct follow up with vendors to reduce costs of materials and supplies, improve freight economies, increase inventory turns, and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and Corporate Procurement in finding and developing suppliers as a means of both expanding supply base and driving competitive cost advantages.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract effectiveness, collaboration, and integration. Work to deliver improved results with key suppliers for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Admin staff to ensure accuracy of data entry and reduction of costs.
• Ensure RGA (returned goods authorization) materials are handled immediately as time allows and job costs are accurate.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and or a minimum of up to one (1) year related experience and/or training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP or equivalent system preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, learn and interpret instructions.
• Ability to be in a stationary position, move or position self to move.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• Compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices