Buyer

The buyer is responsible for sourcing and ordering products, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules, and managing supplier relationships for a growing organization.

Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Teamwork is a condition of employment.Responsible for all purchasing functions necessary to meet the needs of assigned customers.Communicate effectively across the team to maintain optimum inventory levels needed to support sales.Sets and drives improvement pertaining to supplier delivery, cost and inventory turns performance.Develop and manage vendor relationships, including but not limited to contract review, negotiations, purchasing inventory, non-inventory, transportation carriers.Resolve logistic related issues by working with the appropriate personnel in the organization to ensure customer satisfaction.Serve as a resource to resolve complex purchasing problems and issues internally and at supplier levels.Provide recommendations to optimize and support the supply chain processes and improvement efforts.Collaborate with other members of the team to support account issues, quotes; perform other related tasks as requested.Participate in projects as needed and provide a balanced focus on customer service; build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers.

Competencies:Organizational SkillsThoroughnessTime ManagementCommunication Proficiency

Supervisory Responsibility:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to moving parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be medium.

Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires sitting several hours at a time, in addition to walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 25lbs and up to 50lbs occasionally.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Typical salary office hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00am, 7:30am, or 8:00am to 5:00pm with an expectation of working 45 hours a week, excluding lunch break. Overtime may be required depending on need.

Travel:No travel is required at this time.

Required Education and Experience:Computer proficiency with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook.Professional experience following purchasing policies and procedures.Experience negotiating vendor terms, pricing, delivery, and networking.Four-year degree or five years of buying experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:Knowledge of buying electronic products is highly desirable.

EEO Statement:It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.