Buyer I - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Hamilton Township, NJ

7d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Vallen is hiring an on-site Buyer I for its Integrated Supply team. The Buyer works at a customer location and provides service by purchasing stock and non-stock products, goods, and materials that meet organizational standards for price, quality, timing, and supply reliability. The role supports customer demand in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies and follows Vallen and customer procedures and LEAN 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 1 year of experience in procurement.
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 to optimize delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
Research and recommend vendors or requested items to ensure they meet specifications and customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials, and coordinate returns or replacements for damaged goods 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.
Work with vendors to resolve timeliness and product-quality problems.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve supplier accounts-payable nonconformance.
Identify and document customer cost-saving opportunities.
Produce customer KPI measurement data.
Follow Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to LEAN operating practices.
Keep the worksite professional, clean, and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, spouses, children, and families.
401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave and other leave required under applicable law.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, depending on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.