Assistant Buyer
4 weeks ago
**Assistant Buyer**
at FOX Factory, Inc. 491 W. Garfield Ave, Coldwater, MI, US **Position Summary:**
Assist buyer(s) with all purchasing needs.
**Position Responsibilities:**
Research, evaluate and purchase products
Must ensure that suppliers can fulfill the product requirements on time, while maintaining a quality product
Place orders and ensure inventory is properly distributed
Shop for the best sources
Prepare purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing
Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for this organization.
Follow-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules
Keep the Purchasing Manager informed of all activities or problems and submit reports as requested by management
Answering vendor questions and providing them with additional order documentation as needed
Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders
Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
Organizes and implements with direction from a buyer and/or the purchasing manager strategies to accomplish small business and disadvantaged business sourcing programs consistent with company guidelines.
Comply with all state and federal laws as required
**Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:**
Must be able to follow deadlines and work under pressure.
Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
Communication skills a must.
Ability to work in an individual and team setting.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
**Position Qualifications:**
**Education:**
High School Diploma or equivalent
**Experience**:
1-3 years in purchasing role
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