Buyer I

OWA Current Openings • Foley, AL

18h

About The Position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs purchasing functions to secure the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices Creates purchase orders for all products Evaluates and selects vendors while collaborating with the department leaders Maintains procurement records and system inventory; assists with physical inventory counts Expedites delivery of goods, items, and services Performs functions within the company’s purchasing system, including maintaining the item master, creating purchase orders, and placing orders with various vendors Contacts suppliers to place orders; ensures the quality, quantity, and timeliness of delivery requirements are met Maintain strict confidentiality Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED - required Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field - preferred Two (2) years experience in accounting/finance - required Experience with Stratton Warren purchasing systems - preferred Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently Ability to forecast requirements and plan for and meet operation needs as the situation arises Able to work independently and as a part of a team Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated/automated system Must possess excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy Must be well organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities Must be willing to work odd and irregular hours, including weekends

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED - required
• Two (2) years experience in accounting/finance - required
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to forecast requirements and plan for and meet operation needs as the situation arises
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated/automated system
• Must possess excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be well organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must be willing to work odd and irregular hours, including weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field - preferred
• Experience with Stratton Warren purchasing systems - preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs purchasing functions to secure the highest quality products and services at the most competitive prices
• Creates purchase orders for all products
• Evaluates and selects vendors while collaborating with the department leaders
• Maintains procurement records and system inventory; assists with physical inventory counts
• Expedites delivery of goods, items, and services
• Performs functions within the company’s purchasing system, including maintaining the item master, creating purchase orders, and placing orders with various vendors
• Contacts suppliers to place orders; ensures the quality, quantity, and timeliness of delivery requirements are met
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED