Assistant Buyer

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This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Shift Details: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm EST - Remote

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement support activities related to selected suppliers.

• Utilizes discernment in actioning inventory reporting and updating corporate items status.

• Responsible for transactions such as transfers, editing previous orders and special orders.

• Under the mentorship of the Buyer performs preforms inventory management activities as assigned.

• Maintains current open purchase orders status by obtaining tracking information and updating item notes to maximize the established buyer service level objective.

• Makes suggestions and recommendations to continually improve the replenishment operation processes.

• Ability to resolve issues independently

• Able to mentor and train other employees.

• Supports Buyers' overstock inventory objectives by assisting with product returns.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Contributes to operational improvement by recommending process enhancements and mentoring other team members to strengthen consistency and effectiveness in replenishment operations.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good decision making skills

• Good analytical skills

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to effectively train others

• Strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Strong typing and 10-key skills

• Minimal travel may be required

Education:

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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