Buyer - Integrated Supply

We are seeking an On‑site Buyer located at a customer site. In this role you will provide exceptional service by purchasing products, goods, and materials that meet the organization’s price, quality, timing and reliability standards.

• Perform procurement activities to ensure current and anticipated demand for products and materials is met and aligned with Vallen purchasing strategies.
• Review and approve inventory forecasts and daily replenishment recommendations.
• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de‑expediting for optimal delivery.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
• Research, assess, and recommend vendors or items to ensure specifications and customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
• Monitor quality and timeliness; coordinate return of damaged goods and/or replacements.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities.
• Follow up on purchase order status with vendors and communicate status to customers.
• Resolve vendor issues regarding timeliness and product quality.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
• Resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.
• Produce customer KPI measurement data.
• Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to LEAN operating practices; keep worksite professional, clean and neat.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1+ years procurement experience preferred; CPM certification preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS‑Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Long periods working on a computer and performing repetitive key‑boarding.
• Work may be in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
• Safety protection may be required at the customer’s facility.
• Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
• Required to talk and hear, sit regularly; occasionally stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish color.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days)
• Paid Time Off (Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program Safety shoe and glasses reimbursement
• Employee discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement opportunities
• Compliance with all minimum wage laws

Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity