Procurement And Inventory Buyer

Position: PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY BUYER
Job Title:

Procurement Buyer Department:
PurchasingFLSA Status:
Salary Exempt Direct Report:
Procurement Supervisor Supervisory Responsibility: NA

Location:

Mobile, AL

Job Summary:

Embrace the company core values, while being responsible for the procurement of merchandise and product set-up and maintenance in the ERP system, plus other inventory and product functions as required.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities Commit to the company culture of quality, safety, and live by the company core values – Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation, and Leadership.

Purchase stock inventory assigned to individual buyers for all Turner Supply locations based on the EOQ inventory replenishment system in SXe.Purchase Non-stock and Order-as Needed product tied to specific customer orders.

Set-up new products in SXe upon approval by Turner management.

Maintain product information in SXe.Evaluate current products and recommend optional items where beneficial.

Meet/contact vendor sales personnel to negotiate cost savings, freight programs, and special offerings.

Evaluate inventory movement to determine appropriate vendor return programs.

Evaluate inventory purchase controls and adjust as needed to provide good order fill rates while reducing customer backorders.

Handle product warranty, freight shortage/damage/over shipment/error issues while communicating with other departments as needed.

Follow up and expedite late orders.

Support all sales needs and requests while communicating special programs from vendors.

Basic

Job Requirements Strong organizational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good decision making and problem-solving skills.

Good computer skills and proven experience working with ERP systems.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask when needed.

Experience and Educational Requirements Prior purchasing experience a plus

Some College Preferred Infor SXe ERP experience beneficial

Supervisory Responsibility: NAWork Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, i-Pads, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While the office portion of this job is largely a sedentary role, you need to have the ability to lift files and boxes. You should have the ability to lift up to 10 pounds, climb stairs and walk the plant floor if necessary.

Travel: NAOther Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Turner Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Turner Supply Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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