Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Summary of Role
The Buyer I is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by purchasing and is responsible for negotiating primarily routine materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. The Buyer I evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. The position requires superior leadership behaviours of the Sterling Values and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.
Essential Functions

• Examines select and process approved requisitions in the ERP system.
• Processes phone, fax or web-based orders.
• Confirms payment terms with supplier and processes any special terms such as prepayment and wire transfers as needed.
• Updates ERP purchase order with supplier confirmations and notifies end users of any delays or errors in the information.
• Scans in supplier confirmations and attaches to associated purchase order documents in the ERP system.
• Manages the VMI and spare parts process to ensure adequate inventory of critical spares, parts, PPE and materials.
• Ability to process the workload and allocates time as efficiently as possible to fulfill the requests of multiple departments at multiple sites.
• Communicates to suppliers clearly and concisely all expectations of the purchased goods, including part numbers, pricing, delivery times and payment terms.
• Completes credit application from new suppliers when requested.
• Communicates potential or current order problems with end users and offers possible resolutions.
• Works with internal stakeholders to process the data input of inventory materials to the ERP system.
• Performs credit card reconciliation.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Prioritizes the workload and allocates time as efficiently as possible to fulfill the requests of multiple departments.
• General knowledge of accounting, inventory and production practices required.
• Ability to research and solve order/delivery issues.
• Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge in web based procurement preferred.
• Candidates need to be competent with IT systems, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Associate’s Degree with 0 – 2+ years of related experience required; OR
• High School diploma with 4+ years of related experience.

• None.

• Up to 5% travel required.

• This position is not eligible for a flexible schedule.
• This position is eligible for remote / hybrid work location.