Associate Buyer

US Tool Group • Garden City, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Buyer works in procurement for US Tool Group, an industrial products and services supplier. The role supports purchasing and inventory activity by evaluating stock levels, placing and tracking supplier orders, processing purchase order acknowledgments, and coordinating with site personnel, customers, suppliers, and the Discrepancy Team. The position requires use of planner tools and attention to delivery dates, quantities, units of measure, and pricing. It also involves sourcing products not currently carried, ordering spot buys, and seeking improved products and pricing.

The position is located at the US Tool Ops Center in Garden City, Georgia, and is listed as a day-shift role. Work is described as approximately 80% sitting and 20% walking or standing. This position involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR export controls; selected non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements to access export-restricted information.

Requirements

• Ability to pass US Tool system training.
• Familiarity with data entry, filing, and record keeping.
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay focused.
• Understanding of work quality.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Good typing skills.
• Willingness to accept new assignments.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and report issues.
• Ability to forecast usage.
• Ability to process an average of 10 or more acknowledgments per hour.
• Eligibility to access export-restricted information if selected as a non-U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of an MRP/ERP system.
• Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items.
• General working knowledge of inventory.
• Knowledge of lead time and stockouts.
• Knowledge of cutting tools.
• Experience interacting with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Correspond daily with site personnel and customers.
• Evaluate stock levels and place supplier orders using planner tools.
• Process purchase order acknowledgments.
• Print reports and purchase orders.
• Verify delivery dates, quantities, units of measure, and pricing.
• Follow up with suppliers on purchase orders that have not been acknowledged.
• Contact suppliers to resolve issues related to received shipments.
• Work with the Discrepancy Team on discrepancies.
• Fill requests for products not currently carried.
• Place purchase orders against requisitions.
• Order spot-buy requests for products that are not stocked.
• Continually look for better products and pricing.
• Process an average of 10 or more acknowledgments per hour.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) benefit options.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid time off/vacation accrual.
• Weekly pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed