Buyer I

Summary of Position/Purpose:

The Buyer is responsible for material purchases to maintain inventory levels by placing properly reviewed purchase orders, review stocking levels, ordering controls, and vendors lead times. The Buyer must have hands on experience on managing inventory using ERP tool & planning, preferably with an Industrial Supply Industry.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory levels as established by company goals for all stocking and non-stocking items that fall into buying category.
• Work the daily recommended purchase order queue and perform analysis on system recommend buys. Adjust product purchasing parameters as needed and place properly reviewed purchase orders with vendors.
• Process stock rotations and stock returns when required.
• Should be flexible in approach to place emergency or drop ship purchase orders as they appear in the Buyer's queue.
• Work with the Product & Data Management team to facilitate the updating of pricing and product description as and when needed.
• Update product description and price adjustments in the ERP system if required.
• Procurement & Inventory control skills
• Analyze data to ensure achievement of inventory objectives.
• Analyze and procure assigned sku's.
• Work with the Accounts Payable team on pricing and invoice exceptions.
• Work with the Warehouse on helping reconcile receiving exceptions.
• Indirectly responsible for product quality.
• All other duties as needed or required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree required, preferably in Business, is preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a buyer or in Purchasing/Supply Chain (skills & industry related)
• Knowledge of Distribution and Channel Management preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience utilizing MS Office excel and skills using Pivot, V-Lookup preferred
• Experience in production supply & distribution business

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the year.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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