Buyer (Avon Office)

About the role

Administers the end to end purchasing cycle of materials and/or equipment including planning & executing purchase orders, determining transport for these orders on/off the job site, executing lease agreements, expediting materials/equipment and resolving quality and invoice issues. Ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Partners with Sourcing team to build and leverage category strategies and manages supplier performance. Responsible for the tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities while establishing and maintaining excellent vendor/customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders: Plan, create, and manage purchase orders for materials and supplies based on field requisitions, project needs, and inventory strategies, while following purchasing policy and approval limits.
• Supplier coordination: Stay in regular contact with suppliers to confirm pricing and delivery dates, expedite late orders, and resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Inventory and replenishment: Monitor stock levels and reorder points, run cycle counts, investigate variances to root cause, and identify slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Data and collaboration: Work with the Master Data Team, planners, project managers, and warehouse staff to keep records accurate and report on inventory and open POs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• One year of experience in purchasing, planning or