Buyer II

Experience:

3 to 5 years of buying experience

• Strong Analytical and data interpretation skills
• Cross-functional Communication Skills
• Ownership and proactive problem-solving

This position is responsible for procurement functions associated with the company’s product inventory needs. Items are required to be purchased within company cost and quality parameters and delivered at competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards, including timely scheduling of pickup and receipt of products. Continual interaction with Sales and Suppliers is required.

• Buy Guide/Ordering – Reviews guide daily and places PO’s as needed with suppliers. Orders need to be accurate for amount, freight, price, and dates consistent with company policy and performance standards. Works with finance and vendors on payment requirements.
• Daily Reports – Reviews and acts as required to ensure proper and correct inventory levels by using system-generated reports and information from internal departments. Ex. Out of Stock and Over-allocated Reports
• Confirmations – Confirms all PO’s for accurate pricing, quantity, freight, and dates.
• Inventory Management – Uses weekly reports and meetings to achieve best possible inventory levels, dated product, and returns. Works with inland logistics to arrange for on-time product deliveries.
• Item/Vendor Maintenance – Updates all item and vendor information in the system, as required. Pricing, freight, brackets, ship points, etc.