Assistant Buyer

Rio Grande•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Buyer supports Rio Grande’s Supply Chain team through data management, special-order sourcing, item setup, and project participation. The role connects Buyers, Merchants, Vendors, Sales, and internal business partners to maintain accurate product information, process customer special orders efficiently, and support timely execution of supply chain initiatives. It contributes to operational excellence by maintaining system accuracy, supporting special orders, and providing administrative and project support. The position is primarily office-based and involves regular computer and business-system use, along with frequent interaction with internal stakeholders, vendors, and sales teams. The standard business schedule is Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The position reports to the Procurement Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, buying support, supply chain, administrative support, customer service, or a related field.
Experience with data entry, product information management, or business systems.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret vendor quotations and pricing information.
Understanding of factors that influence product costs, including supplier cost and precious metal markets.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Exposure to purchasing, product sourcing, inventory management, or merchandising environments.
Experience supporting cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

Enter, maintain, and update item, vendor, and product information in SAP and other business systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
Support data entry and system maintenance for supply chain projects and initiatives.
Source customer-requested special-order products by identifying suppliers and obtaining cost, availability, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
Analyze supplier quotes and develop customer pricing using established pricing structures and guidelines.
Communicate product availability, lead times, and pricing information to Sales teams, and coordinate with Merchants when pricing falls outside standard guidelines.
Create and maintain new item records and outlet items in SAP.
Enter product specifications and attributes into EnterWorks templates, and review and validate items before they go live on company websites and sales platforms.
Complete operational and project-related tasks in support of Buyers and Merchants.
Gather, organize, and maintain information for supply chain initiatives; respond promptly to internal requests and prioritize work to meet service-level expectations.
Assist with cross-functional projects intended to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Develop, update, and maintain supply chain process documentation.
Provide feedback to Merchants regarding customer-requested products and special-order trends.

Benefits

Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible, including dental and vision, plus telemedicine.
401(k) matching program.
Paid time off and seven additional paid holidays.
Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability.
Flexible spending account.
Pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site gym and company wellness program.
Bereavement leave.
Employee discounts at Rio Grande and local and national travel and entertainment discounts.
Competitive compensation with an opportunity to share in company profits.
Training opportunities and support for professional and personal development.