**Summary**
The **Buyer **is responsible for material purchases to maintain inventory levels by placing properly reviewed purchase orders, review stocking levels, ordering controls and vendors lead times.
The **Buyer** must have hands on experience on managing inventory using ERP tool & planning, preferably with an Industrial Supply Industry.
The position is for Companies location in the Philadelphia and the direct report will be in the US.
**Essential Duties**:
- Maintain proper inventory levels as established by company goals for all stocking and non-stocking items that fall into buying category
- Work the daily recommended purchase order queue and perform analysis on system recommend buys.
Adjust product purchasing parameters as needed and place properly reviewed purchase orders with vendors
- Process stock rotations and stock returns when required
- Should be flexible in approach to place emergency or drop ship purchase orders as they appear in the Buyer's queue
- Work with the Product & Data Management team to facilitate the updating of pricing and product description as and when needed
- Update product description and price adjustments in the ERP system if required
The **Buyer** is responsible for procurement transactions, ensuring materials are accurately ordered and received within company's procurement system.
Responsible for processing and expediting orders in a timely and efficient manner, and employing problem-solving methods to resolve issues with delivery, cost, or any other order issues.
The **Buyer** should be able to have following abilities:
- Procurement & Inventory control skills
- Analyze data to ensure achievement of inventory objectives
- Analyze and procure assigned sku's
- Work with Accounts Payable team on pricing and invoice exceptions
- Work with warehouse on helping reconcile receiving exceptions
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and working under deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior critical thinking & analytical skills
- Time management skills
**Education/Experience**:
- Bachelors' degree required, preferably in Business
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience as a buyer (skills & industry related)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience utilizing MS Office excel and skills using Pivot, V-Lookup preferred
- Experience in production supply & distribution business
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Salario: A partir de $23,500.00 al mes
Horario:
- Diurno
- Lunes a viernes
- Turno de 8 horas
Educación:
- Licenciatura terminada (Deseable)
Experiência:
- Compras: 1 año (Obligatorio)