Buyer

About the job

Mission of the Role

The Buyer contributes to a high quality customer experience by ensuring the reliability, availability and appropriate quantities of stock and on-hand inventory are available when they are needed to meet customer needs. This will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with team members across departments to manage min/max inventory levels and the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand and in step with procurement standards and practices.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

· Process and confirm PO’s and/or communicate what needs to be ordered, the day they show in REACT

· Reply to all emails by the end of business day

· Maintain and keep price lists current on appropriate drive

· Resolve vendor problems and elevate issues immediately to an acceptable, timely and appropriate resolution

· Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales personnel.

· Analyze each purchase request for need, volume, price and quantity

· Manage open PO’s, back orders and inventory levels, alerting Customer Service immediately to changes to deliver on time, in full and in spec (DIFOTIS)

· Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.

· Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.

· Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns to determine how much inventory is needed.

· Control stock levels based on forecasts/analysis, min/max numbers and min/max reports Essential Functions

· Facilitate new item set up including tapoffs, proof approval, etc.

· Maintain thorough email records

· Assist with slow moving inventory

· Expedite material based on customer needs

· Build relationships with suppliers

· Serve as liaison with customer service, sales, design, manufacturing, shipping and corporate strategic procurement

· Utilize knowledge of market trends and guidance and information to make insightful purchasing decisions

· Participate as required in Procurement Council and initiatives

Qualifications

Educational/ Training Requirements/ Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Critical thinking and negotiation skills.

· Knowledge of business principles is advantageous

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks

· Demonstrated initiative in personal professional development

· Basic arithmetic including gross profit calculation

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· High level of ethics & personal integrity

· Cross functional influencing and conflict management skills