Buyer I - Integrated Supply

Vallen•Trenton, NJ

4d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I works on-site at a customer location and purchases stock and non-stock products, goods, and materials to meet organizational standards for price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. The role supports customer demand in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies and follows Vallen and customer procedures and LEAN operating practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and inventory management applications.
Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, and execution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Business or Finance.
At least one year of procurement experience.
CPM certification.

Responsibilities

Perform procurement activities to meet current and anticipated customer demand for products and materials in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.
Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts and daily replenishment recommendations produced by inventory management or ERP applications.
Assess existing orders and determine whether to expedite or de-expedite them for optimal delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
Research and recommend vendors or requested items that comply with specifications and meet customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor product and material quality and timeliness; coordinate returns of damaged goods or replacement items as needed.
Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory, and coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
Follow up with vendors on purchase order status to ensure timely delivery and communicate order status to customers.
Communicate with vendors to resolve timeliness and product quality problems.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve accounts payable nonconformance with suppliers.
Identify and document customer cost-saving opportunities.
Produce customer KPI measurement data.
Follow Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to LEAN operating practices and maintain a professional, clean, and neat worksite.
Perform other duties as assigned.