Associate Buyer

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.•South Woodbury Township, PA

About The Position

The Associate Buyer maintains and implements corporate procurement to support the availability of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. The role involves considerable contact and collaboration with business representatives and key stakeholders across the organization. The Associate Buyer creates and monitors purchase orders, assists with supplier management, conducts vendor and market research, works with suppliers on pricing and payment terms, and helps resolve purchasing discrepancies. The role may also involve supplier and stakeholder meetings, review of purchasing reports, and participation in department meetings and training.

Requirements

High school diploma required; a college degree is preferred. Combinations of education and experience are considered.
One to three years of business experience; purchasing experience is preferred.
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in applying purchasing procedures and policies.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing, and ability to maintain vendor relationships.
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven ability to manage and maintain supplier and vendor relationships and collaborate with corporate positions and operational leaders.
Proactive customer service orientation.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to handle stress, interact positively with others orally and in writing, attend work punctually, and work overtime when required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to ensure accurate work.
Personal and professional alignment with NESL’s cultural goals: Focus & Integrity to Do What's Right; Know the Numbers, Know the Business; Embrace Change; Intentionally Collaborative.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Purchasing experience.
Experience with the JDE/Oracle purchasing system.
Experience in construction, aggregate, heavy equipment, and mining products.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders to procure goods or services and monitor them for accuracy and completeness in accordance with purchasing processes and procedures.
Follow the Lead Purchasing Agent/Buyer Manager’s direction in administering supplier management within the system and organization.
Conduct vendor and market research to identify potential suppliers and industry trends, as needed, to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
Work directly with suppliers to ensure the accuracy of pricing and payment terms.
Assist in resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
Meet with suppliers and internal stakeholders, as needed, to review performance and address issues.
Review purchasing reports and take action to correct errors.
Participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, and other activities to convey or gather information needed to perform job functions.
Contribute as a team member within the Procurement Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.