Buyers Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

About the Role: The buyer assistant role with United Refrigeration is a full-time, in-office position based at URI’s corporate HQ in
Northeast Philadelphia. Members of the purchasing team operate within an established structure consisting of multiple buyers and
buyer assistants under the direction of the purchasing manager. Buyer Assistants partner closely with assigned buyers as well as
cross-functional groups within URI, including distribution, accounts payable, business unit management, and most importantly our
customer-facing branch network team. The purchasing team serves as the backbone of URI’s supply chain, a function vital to our
success.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities of a Buyer’s Assistant:
• Work collaboratively with replenishment buyer(s) to build and maintain relationships with assigned product lines
• Assist buyer in maintaining appropriate stock levels for lines managed at multiple distribution centers
• Provide purchasing support for branch network product needs
• Identify and play a key role in reconciling PO’s and resolving discrepancies between suppliers and URI, including:
o Vendor PO confirmations
o Open order reconciliations
o Back order tracking
o Shipping error tracing
o Order expediting where necessary
• Evaluate and track multiple vendor metrics including on-time delivery, fill rate, product consistency
• Ensure accuracy of product item data and specifications in ERP system including cost, sell price and product descriptions
• Support buyer(s) in efforts surrounding promotions, product rollouts, and planograms, ensuring on-time and consistent supply

Qualifications

Desired Characteristics:
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service first mentality
• Coachable team player
• Capacity to grow with departmental needs
Prior Experience / Qualifications:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. required
• Prior professional office experience a plus