Purchasing : Junior Buyer

Status: Contract; Performs a full range of procurement activities with minimal supervision. Coordinates activities involved with sourcing and procuring goods such as materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services for the organization by performing the following duties. Source and purchase goods in a timely manner, while negotiating for the best price, quality, and delivery terms. Analyze current inventories and take appropriate action to reduce slow moving or dead stock. Ensure proper stocking levels of tools, supplies and consumables to meet customer needs. Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or quotation. Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies. Expedite delivery of goods to users to ensure delivery on time. Keep Sales informed of delivery delays. Process customer returns every month. Assist Sales department with price and delivery requests, as well as customer quotes. Evaluate the impact of freight expense when placing orders. Bachelor's degree in applicable field of study preferred, and no required years of relevant job experience, Knowledge of buying, sourcing, or purchasing principles, preferably within a distribution or resale environment, with an understanding of high-volume, fast-paced purchasing operations, is preferred. Strong understanding of freight issues, including estimation of freight expense. Familiar with general concepts of Inventory Management Strong planning and organization skills. Committed to internal/external customer service and satisfaction. Flexible and able to change focus as needs/workload dictate. Working knowledge of PC applications, including excel/spreadsheet skills. Exposure to the welding, construction and industrial supply distribution industry would be a definite plus. SAP experience is preferred Generally favorable indoor office workspace, and/or: Occasionally may require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles. These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or hard hats. Environmental conditions may include occasional exposure to heat, temperature changes, noise, and humidity. Occasionally the performance of this position will require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles. These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or hard hats. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.