Purchasing Buyer

Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago


Houston, United States TalentPlug LLC Full time

***No C2C***

***Only W2***

Duration : 3-6 month contract (Temp To Hire)

Position Summary:

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 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 supply reliability.
  • A Buyer may be procuring product in support of a client distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and aligned with the client’s 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 the status of orders with internal and external customers.
  • Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and internal or external customers.
  • Research and resolve account payables' non-conformance with suppliers.


Minimum Qualifications

Job 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. Other relevant experience includes:
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Computer skills and aptitude to learn client’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications; GAINS 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

  • Buyer
  • Purchasing


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