Buyer

Responsibilities

• Identify material needs and item reviews
• Supplier qualification
• Request quotes
• Place purchase orders
• Secure favorable terms and pricing
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors
• Audit vendor performance
• Monitor inventory levels
• Track order status
• Expedite or defer shipments as needed
• Manage material flow to maintain proper stocking levels
• Stay current with market trends and pricing
• Seek cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure materials meet quality standards
• Handle order discrepancies
• Proactively resolve discrepancies between POs and invoices
• Handle returns for defective materials
• Resolve supply chain bottlenecks

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in procurement or related field
• With a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
• Proficient and proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards E1) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefits

• Quarterly incentives
• Great health and wellness benefits
• Grossly generous 401k matching
• 15 days of PTO
• 100% company paid life insurance
• Disability
• Wellness
• Financial health benefits