Associate Buyer

Willamette Dental•Hillsboro, OR

14h•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, the Associate Buyer performs a variety of purchasing and clerical duties while taking independent action to procure supplies and materials. This position may also include part and equipment purchases as well as dispatching equipment maintenance and repairs as needed. The Associate Buyer will communicate (in both written and oral communications) regularly with clinical staff, practice managers, regional directors, accounting, and external vendors. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of significant college coursework in accounting, business administration, related discipline, or equivalent.
0-2 years prior work experience in a related business environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders and verifies specifications on purchase orders.
Assist with maintaining correct pricing and item descriptions in the ERP system.
Physically match invoices to purchase orders and receive products into the inventory database using the ERP system.
Setup and maintain vendor records in compliance with company policy.
Process shipping irregularities such as: shortages, overages, delinquent orders, damaged goods and goods to be returned to vendor.
Schedule monthly equipment maintenance with vendor; dispatch emergency equipment repairs as needed and follow up with necessary communications and charges.
Assist with organizing product information and tracking backorders.
Cross train and serve as backup when needed to Buyer II (or other).
Oversees office-monitored services for quality and billing accuracy.