Associate Buyer

Burr Oak Tool • Sturgis, MI

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About The Position

Assist in the entry and maintenance of data required for the purchasing
department operation of Burr Oak Tool including data integrity, organization,
and data flow. Support the purchasing department by ordering materials, liaising
with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and updating purchase orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to navigate new software effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Understanding of purchasing and item return principles.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to meet goals.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at work and position on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
• Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.
• Confer with vendors to obtain required product information, lead times, and pricing.
• Prepare purchase orders to be reviewed by the buyers.
• Enter order acknowledgments into the ERP system accurately and timely.
• Either possess or obtain a thorough knowledge with the OAK ERP software system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees