Purchasing Agents - Buyer

Job Summary

Position Details

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

Buyers are responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. A Buyer may procure products in support of a distribution center, warehouse, assigned client, and/or assigned vendor.

• Perform procurement activities to meet current and anticipated product/material demands in alignment with purchasing strategies.
• Review and approve inventory forecasts and daily replenishment recommendations generated by the GAINS system.
• Evaluate existing orders to expedite or delay based on delivery requirements.
• Generate purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal/external customers.
• Resolve vendor issues related to product quality and timeliness.
• Follow up with vendors regarding purchase order status to ensure on-time delivery; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Research and resolve non-conformances with supplier invoices in accounts payable.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in Procurement preferred.
• CPM certification preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance).

Tools & Skills

• SAP experience required.
• Strong computer skills required; daily use of Excel and Word.

On-call Rotation

• On-call rotation required once converted to FTE.

Work Environment

• Onsite, in-person role (not remote).
• Steel toe or composite shoes required, as the office is located within a warehouse.

Pay

• Pay increase upon conversion to full-time employee (FTE).

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Overtime possible).