Buyer

Buyer

Hot Job

Headquarters Myerstown - Myerstown, PA 17067

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Preferred Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Purchasing - Procurement

Description

This role is responsible for purchasing and managing acceptable levels of inventory. This role will manage the category lost sales, and will approach this task with a continuous improvement mindset. This position will develop and manage relationships with vendors and brokers. This role will secure promotions and will be responsible for following up with bill backs to vendors. This role will manage the forecast for items within category. This role will be responsible to attain corporate goals for lost sales. This role requires follow up on customer returns with vendors to secure credits; related, will inspect product in warehouse as necessary.

Functional Responsibilities

• Responsible for annual spend up to 20M.
• Manages a SKU count of 1,000+ items.
• Orders product and special orders.
• Reviews invoices for payment as necessary.
• Maintains acceptable levels of stock by utilizing the MRP/DRP system.
• Resolves invoice discrepancy or problems.
• Recommends secondary sources of supply for critical items.
• Annually reviews and evaluates outside vendors.
• Meets with vendors and negotiates product costs.
• Recommends new products and presents them for review.
• Communicates with other internal departments.
• Abides by purchasing policies and procedures.
• Keeps Purchasing Manager informed of important issues.
• Secures and evaluate quotes.
• Secures Purchasing Managers approval for vendor and product changes.
• Some travel is required (vendor locations and trade shows etc.)

Qualifications

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Shows initiative/self-motivated.
• Problem solving ability.
• Embraces a continuous improvement mindset.
• High level of comprehension.
• Embraces Dutch Valley's Mission/Vision/Values
• Adapts quickly to changing requirements
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and continuous learning

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years purchasing experience.
• Experience with JDE ERP System preferred. Experience with other ERP or SAP considered.
• Experience purchasing items within category preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.