Buyer I

Curbell, Inc. • Village of Orchard Park, NY

3d

About The Position

The Buyer I is responsible for procuring quality materials for stock and purchase-to-order in an economical, logical, and ethical manner. This role ensures that service levels and product quality are not compromised while maintaining professional supplier relationships. The Buyer I will utilize SAP to enhance the procurement process, manage inventory mix, and analyze item history and usage. This position also plays a key role in maintaining and improving Curbell's Inventory Management system, focusing on reducing slow-moving inventory, maximizing vendor rebates, and ensuring competitive pricing. Additionally, the Buyer I will maintain supplier records, communicate changes in vendor contacts, pricing, market conditions, or supply chain updates to the business, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Detail Orientation
• Multi-Tasking
• Setting Priorities & Time Management
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Planning /Organizing/Project Management
• Utilizes SAP

Responsibilities

• Purchases and procures quality materials for both stock and purchase-to-order in the most economical, logical, and ethical way, not compromising the service level or quality of our products for resale, while maintaining a professional relationship between suppliers.
• Utilizes SAP to improve the material procurement process.
• Monitors and maintains the correct product mix inventory for each branch.
• Reviews and analyzes item history and usage reports.
• Assists and maintains Curbell's system of Inventory Management, providing feedback on areas for improvement.
• Includes reduction of slow moving or problematic materials, maximizing vendor rebates, and purchasing at a competitive price.
• Maintains a centralized, up-to-date filing system on suppliers, including present and past pricing, vendor contacts, and current and past purchase orders.
• Notifies the business of changes to vendor contacts, pricing, market conditions, or supply chain updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees