Buyer, Business

Job Summary

Review and analyze requirement reports to efficiently generate purchase orders on a daily basis. Participate with the procurement team in increasing efficiency in the daily process, analyzing SKU and vendor performance, and maintaining purchase order, SKU and vendor data for select commodities.

• Efficiently generate purchase orders. Review for discrepancies and obtain PO confirmation. Continuously look to find, capture and track cost savings.
• Understand and follow purchasing requirements including methods, lead time, freight, etc.
• Responsible for understanding customer requirements, reviewing exceptions and expedite orders.
• Accountable for data management to include item changes, description updates, unit of measure updates, pricing updates and catalog maintenance.
• Manage vendor performance by reviewing non-moving, obsolete, discontinued or dead inventory.
• Create returns, manage current pricing concerns and monitor fill rates and DTC.
• Support company and department efforts by actively participating in special assignments and projects assigned.
• Regular direction from the Purchasing Manager.

• Experience in an ERP system, ours is CSD.
• Previous purchasing experience in a similar environment or industry.

• Strong Communication Skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Resilient and independent personality.
• Highly organized and efficient with time.

• General office requirements and exposure.

(All educational requirements may be satisfied by equivalent experience at the company's discretion)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.