Buyer - Charlotte, NC

Summary

Coordinates activities involved with purchasing all assigned product for the Company by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages assigned portfolio
• Reviews and executes purchase orders for product
• Manages communication to the sales & Operations teams as required for confirmations, delays, Out of Stocks and any other relevant changes
• Reviews delivery conditions
• Maintains accurate costing of all goods
• Reviews receiving of goods for accuracy
• Communicates with suppliers and freight companies
• Maintains out-of-stock and availability information settings within Blue Ridge
• Obtains pricing and specs from suppliers
• Reviews current stock levels & initiates and manages the Transfer of product between wholesalers and or other EDI facilities
• Maintains system settings in order to keep accurate purchasing records, delivery costs, performance, inventories, and supplier specs

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Database software
• Inventory software
• Order processing systems
• Spreadsheet software
• Word Processing software
• Extensive Microsoft Excel is preferred