Associate Buyer- Southern Fulfillment Center

PlayCore Careers • Fort Payne, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is an integral member of the Purchasing Team and will report to the Purchasing Supervisor. This position will be responsible for many aspects of preparing and processing purchase orders, maintaining purchasing records, verifying orders and pricing, qualifying and setting up new vendors, evaluating bids, negotiating pricing and terms, expediting delayed orders, resolving issues related to inventory returns.

Requirements

• BS is required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft AX

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft AX a plus

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders
• Evaluate inventory and customer demand daily
• Ensure all purchased items are verified and received daily
• Communicate daily with vendors and freight carriers
• Work daily with Operations Management
• Provide support for all other month end closing and reporting requirements
• Responsible for performing vendor evaluations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level