Buyer

Job DescriptionOur Phoenix, AZ location is seeking a Buyer to bridge the gap between procurement and warehouse fulfillment. This dynamic, hands-on role is designed for someone who thrives on being a part of the entire supply chain process from the initial purchase order to the final shipment. You will manage the complete PO lifecycle, while spending approximately 25% of your time working directly in our warehouse, specifically supporting packing kits and shipping projects for our major customer rollouts and serving as a back up for our warehouse team on an as-needed basis. If you are a collaborative problem solver who enjoys a mix of analytical office work and active, physical project executions, you will be a vital link in our “superior-service” promise. This is an on-site role at our Phoenix, AZ location. Job RequirementsManage the complete Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, including creation, revision, and expediting orders, ensuring alignment with organizational cost, quality, and customer expectations.Review and approve sales orders, fulfill/receive orders in the ERP system, and provide accurate product lead times and estimated ship dates for all open orders.Manage and optimize shipping methods and costs for AB&R and customers, and assist with shipping logistics and investigations as needed.Maintain accurate ERP system data by creating new part numbers and ensuring transactions reflect correct inventory and accounting principles (including RMAs).Stay current with vendors’ inventory levels, costs, and lead times, and proactively alert the sales team to any vendor discount pricing issues.Process and review weekly purchasing reports against established KPIs, and research and resolve transactions and billing discrepancies.Assist with all inventory tracking activities, including monthly counts and transactional investigations.Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and Sales to maintain optimal inventory levels, manage slow-moving stock, propose system improvements, and assess/mitigate risks and excessive costs.Supporting vital warehouse operations, such as kitting, staging, packing, and shipping for key customer rollouts that occur throughout most of the year and serving as a key back-up on an as-needed basis. Request and manage demo equipment from distribution or manufacturing partners for sales team use.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Operations & Supply ChainSalaried: Hourly