Associate Buyer Job Description

The Associate Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Being an Associate Buyer may require a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. In addition, Associate Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Associate Buyer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Associate Buyer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Associate Buyer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Associate Buyer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for category-specific training materials development and new product communication;
  • Execute new vendor and SKU set-ups at the direction of the Buyer;
  • Contact suppliers to ensure that all dropship purchase orders were received and that deliveries will ship on time;
  • Responsible for developing display strategy and communication based on categories and strategies as directed by the Buyer;
  • May be responsible for specific buying responsibilities (regionally and/or nationwide);
  • Manage store support activities;
  • Maintain constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route;
  • Notify supply chain and operators teams in a timely manner if a critical delivery is going to be late;
  • Deliver all purchase orders to vendors either by fax, overnight mail or email;
  • Assist Buyer with specific category planning, buying, analysis, advertisement, inventory management, promotion and plan-o-grams;
  • Responsible for specific vendor and purchase order management;
  • Work with vendors to solve invoicing issues that could delay critical shipments;
  • Responsible for tracking competition, SKU advertisement proof and execution, credit memo follow-up from vendors, and web data integrity;
  • Follow up on grand opening related category activities (e.g., purchase order management, planograms).

Requirements:

  • Proficient in Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides) Microsoft (Excel, Power Point, Word) and Google Suite web-based applications;
  • Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt, negotiate and manage a project(s).;
  • The resource is responsible for procuring Fasteners, evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers;
  • Experience in SAP is not required, however would be an advantage.;
  • Strong Communication with all levels of management and peers, both internally and externally.;
  • Must be capable of managing tactical workload while developing & implementing strategies and process improvements.;
  • Contact suppliers to ensure that all dropship purchase orders were received and that deliveries will ship on time;
  • Notify supply chain and operators teams in a timely manner if a critical delivery is going to be late;
  • Maintain constant contact with vendors and shipping companies while deliveries are in route;
  • Deliver all purchase orders to vendors either by fax, overnight mail or email;
  • Work with vendors to solve invoicing issues that could delay critical shipments.

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