Entry Level Buyer
Job Description
Job Description Entry Level Buyer Ideal Candidate Will have purchasing/procurement experience to support wholesale, retail and e-commerce. Is customer focused and driven to succeed; has high standards of integrity and a Team Player mentality. Requirements: · Must understand wholesale and warehouse operations and inventory controls · Experience in production planning, and MRP systems · Results oriented individual with a pro-active approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results · Can problem solve and have strong analytical and negotiation skills · Excellent attention to detail, along with organizational and follow-up skills · Resourceful and self-motivated; able to work independently as well as in a Team · Ability to effectively work with cross-functional departments · Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook Job Duties: responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Responsible for the on time procurement and delivery of product · Manage suppliers with an emphasis on cost savings and on time delivery · Communicate with suppliers to ensure delivery schedule, cost, order maintenance etc. · Communicate with Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Leads as necessary to ensure timely and accurate delivery and receipt of product · Prepare purchase orders and update MRP with confirmed delivery data · Uphold company policies, procedures and adherence to local governing business ethics and codes of conduct · Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets · Performs other purchasing/procurement duties as assigned Required qualifications:
- Purchasing/procurement experience
- Customer-focused mentality
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Effective communication with cross-functional departments
- Attention to detail
Desired qualifications:
- Understanding of wholesale and warehouse operations
- Experience in production planning and MRP systems
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook