Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

florence, United States Cameron Executive Search Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and energetic person to fill our open position as Buyer. As a buyer, this individual will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, traveling to trade shows, meeting new potential vendors and directly negotiating with vendors on inventory opportunities.


  • This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7am-4:00pm.
  • This is a salary position with a commission structure based on profits


Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate lasting relationships with vendors to grow vendor loyalty
  • Work with vendors to better understand their business needs, goals, and how they sell their products
  • Negotiate with vendors directly to purchase inventory
  • Attend trade shows and coordinate opportunities to meet vendors face to face


Competencies:

  • A passion for purchasing and company culture
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to negotiate and purchase inventory
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Efficient in MS Excel and MS Word
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Requirements:

  • 2 years’ experience in purchasing
  • Ability to travel appx 65 days per year


Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • May require prolonged sitting or standing
  • Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds or more


Benefits

  • Company Covers
  • 100% of employee Short-Term Disability
  • 100% of employee BCBS Dental Coverage
  • $300 of BCBS Monthly Premium Health Coverage
  • $25k Basic Term Life Coverage
  • PTO and Holiday Pay
  • Company Provides
  • Aflac (Cancer, Critical Care & Accident)
  • Matches up to 3% of Simple-IRA contributions


Expected Outcomes

  • To expand purchasing and profits by developing new vendor relationships and growing established vendor relationships that are under preforming
  • Purchasing goals are exceeded/met while aggressively preserving margin
  • Ensure the quality of database information for items in Fishbowl (ie. Item descriptions, restrictions, images, PO’s are accurate.
  • Attend industry trade shows and develop relationships with vendors
  • Attend key market conference twice a year
  • Maintain working relationships with 5-10 customers

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