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Category Buyer

4 months ago

Warren, United States Berk Enterprises Full time
Job Summary

As a Category Buyer at Berk Enterprises, you will represent the Procurement Team in the management of a specific product category. This role is also responsible for fostering and maintaining healthy vendor relationships with our vendor base, Project Management and Inventory Management activities related to assigned product categories. This role requires a range of procurement activities including analysis of spend, purchasing, management of vendor relationships, and problem solving.

What we offer you:
  • Full benefits including medical, health savings account, dental and vision
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid training, paid time off, holidays
  • 401k company match
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
Compensation:

Competitive compensation package.

What you will be doing during your career with Berk Enterprises:
  • All Purchase Activity for assigned product category.
  • Process requests for information accurately through quotes & bids.
  • Facilitate our sales organization by sourcing products from established vendors.
  • Work directly with Marketing team to ensure competitive pricing and beneficial purchasing activity in alignment with company goals.
  • Manage RFQ activity for assigned Categories.
  • Vendor Relationship Management - monitor vendor performance to ensure they are meeting our expectations in Cost, Service, Delivery, Quality, and Risk.
  • Resolve Vendor Payment issues with Finance team to ensure that we are meeting our financial obligations to vendors.
  • Work with Product Management to offer domestic replacement solutions for out-of-stock product and drive sales for assigned product category.
  • Update order details in system database relating to expected delivery date, cost, etc.
  • Continuously research the assigned categories of products from other areas of the world.
To be considered for a career with us, you will need:
  • 3+ years' relevant experience
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of Supply chain concepts and Purchasing procedures

Education Requirements

•Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.

Additional Considerations

Berk Enterprises, Inc. culture and core values are part of what makes the company successful and a great place to work. Berk Enterprises, Inc. is a rapidly growing company where flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with many critical deadlines.