Buyer
Arlington Heights, AL 60004 US
Job Description
The Buyer plays a part in purchasing decisions and processes, including cost, availability, transportation, etc. After securing items at an appropriate price and delivery schedule, the Buyer is also responsible for writing up purchase orders and overseeing the progress of the shipment.
- Purchasing. Responsible for procuring material for manufacturing and service requirements according
to planning and forecasting. Analyze and manage open orders against inventory levels to drive on-time
delivery. Expedite critical and past-due orders to meet demands. - Negotiating. Getting a good price for items in the quantity desired delivery in a satisfactory time
frame is important. Buyers discuss needs with vendors to work out appropriate arrangements. - Recordkeeping. Keep detailed records of transactions, including what has been purchased from whom,
contact information, and regarding costs and deliveries. - Monitoring. Involvement in the quality of the shipments received. If the delivery has problems, contact
the sender to inquire about the delay or to fix the order to bring it up to par with expectations. Keep
track of stock on hand to make requests to replenish when inventory is low. - Researching. Research trends and suppliers: the information is vital to decision-making. Spotting the
next “hot” item can mean substantial profits for the company.
- At least three years of experience as an assistant buyer or equivalent
- Experience with ERP systems, Dynamic 365 preferred
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