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Buyer l - Supply Chain

As a Buyer for Rio Grande, one of the world's largest jewelry manufacturers and distributors, you will manage the procurement, expediting, fill rate and movement of inventory. You will work closely with a variety of vendors to establish and maintain excellent professional business relationships. In this position you will partner with cross functional departments including Planning, Accounts Payable, Receiving, Returns, Repairs, Manufacturing, Merchandising Management, and sales.

Manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier shipments and capturing estimated arrival dates

Expedite POs aggressively to ensure receipt of inventory in the planned time frame

Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and timely deliveries.

Maintain accurate supplier lead times and procurement data within system.

Manage inventory levels in collaboration with Planner/Forecaster team

Work with Contracts & Logistics team to plan the most cost-effective in-bound freight for each shipment (which should take into consideration freight charges, handling costs, and other fees)

Resolve invoicing discrepancies with Accounts Payable and communicate any pricing discrepancies directly to the Merchant.

Manage vendor returns

2 years of experience in purchasing, including purchasing methods and procedures, techniques of specification, and purchase order management; other related Supply Chain experience may be considered such as inventory management or receiving work orders.

A CPIM or CSCP (APICS certification) and/or CPSM (ISM certification) is desired

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with vendors and outside representatives

Strong initiative with the ability to identify issues, prioritize work, and take ownership of solutions.

Self-starter who proactively follows up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to prevent delays.

Exceptional attention to detail

Sees mistakes as learning opportunities

Be open to constructive feedback and discussion aimed at learning and improving.

Rio Grande is a Metal-Free environment within our operations areas.

Office Setting

Full-Time Monday-Friday during standard hours of operation.

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class.

We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.

The Reward:
Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:

Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine

401(k) matching program

Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays

Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Flexible spending account

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym and company wellness program

Bereavement leave

Employee discounts at Rio Grande

Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment

Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits