Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Buyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work within the Purchasing department to conduct day to day operations for assigned Vendors/Suppliers. Interacts with suppliers to place orders, monitor open orders, manage/prevent backorders, schedule deliveries, and maintain pricing and any other activities related to bringing materials into the factory. Interacts with internal personnel as a liason to suppliers.
Duties
•Requesting bids from suppliers and participate in bid evaluations/costing analysis
•Ability to negiotate with internal and external parties
•Understands and ensures proper product flow and inventory management
•Determines and maintains min/max inventory stock levels of critical material
•Researches all sources for materials from current to potential suppliers
•Enter purchase orders and process receiver paperwork for delievered orders
•Follow up on open orders and in transit delieveries
•Coordinate with shipping department and suppliers for pick up and/or delievery notification
•Support existing and creation of new metrics for vendor evaluation/ report carding
Requirements
•Proficiency in ERP/MRP Functionality
•Profiency in data management
•Profiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Outlook and Word
•Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy
•Effective professional communication with internal staff and external suppliers to maintain a high degree of business etiquette
•Must be able to read and write in English
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective supplier management.
•Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
•Competitive Pay, Benefit Package and Perks
•90- day performance review with pay increase
•Yearly evaluations and pay increases
•Robust Family Medical Insurance Plan which includes:
•Free Concierge Care, Complex Care Support, Free Mental Health Support and Life Coach for entire family, Connect DME-offers durable medical equipment at no cost, DiaThrive- offering diabetes management solution, supplies and care specialist at no cost, True Scripts- prescription coverage
•Dental Insurance which includes a Hearing Service Plan
•Life Insurance (Whole and Term-Life)
•Short Term Disability Insurance
•Long Term Disability Insurance
•Supplemental Cancer Policy
•Supplemental Heart Policy
•Paid time off after 90 days
•401k with company match; fully vested after 6 months
•Princeton Health & Fitness Gym membership for $3.49/payday
•Prescription Safety Glass allowance
•4 hours PTO for yearly physical
•Discounted propane gas for heating
Join us as we strive for excellence in our procurement processes and contribute to the overall success of our operations. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring our production needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
•Bluefield, VA 24605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Bluefield, VA 24605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person