Buyer

Position Responsibilities:

• Understand and uphold company core values.
• Purchase products from approved vendors.
• Review product/quantity requisitions, delivery location and required date.
• Verify and negotiate product cost.
• Coordinate and negotiate shipping costs and delivery dates.
• Coordinate logistical requirements utilizing company drivers/equipment and/or commercial carriers.
• Initiate corrective action with vendors for problem deliveries or unacceptable materials.
• Manage dead/slow inventories.
• Observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum of 2 years related work experience, or a minimum of 5 years strong work experience.
• The ability and willingness to aggressively learn, take the extra step, and consistently demonstrate a “can-do” attitude.
• Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Access desired.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and work with a sense of urgency.
• Possess a working knowledge of inventory control.