Purchasing Buyer

4 weeks ago

Smyrna, United States TalentPlug LLC Full time

NOTE:- Mon-Fri 7am-3pm -Temp to hire. -This is an onsite, in person position

Job description

  • Buyers are responsible for purchasing products, goods and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
  • A Buyer may be procuring product in support of a Client distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with clients purchasing strategies.
  • Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.
  • Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application.
  • Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
  • Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
  • Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
  • Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
  • Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal and/or external customers.
  • Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
  • Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience. 1+ years of experience in the field of Procurement preferred.
  • CPM certification preferred.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Computer skills and aptitude to learn Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications experience preferred.
  • Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills.
  • Proficiency with MS-Office products.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Required Skills

  • Storeroom attendant

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