As an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for replenishing inventory through analyzing data and use of business systems to make the proper buying decisions. You will be responsible for buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with suppliers, and communicating/managing exceptions with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
Assist in the execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Business or related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment preferred
1 year of Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors preferred
Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
Strong problem solving skills is required
Strong computer skills is required

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

Anixter, Inc. Shipboard

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