Buyer I - Integrated Supply

Vallen Distribution•Mojave, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I works on-site at a customer location and purchases stock and non-stock products, goods, and materials that meet standards for price, quality, timing, and supply reliability. The role supports customer demand while following Vallen's purchasing strategies and procedures. The buyer manages forecasts and replenishment recommendations, purchase requisitions and vendor orders, order timing, supplier communications, inventory returns and liquidation, and accounts payable nonconformance. The position also maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and customers; identifies and documents cost savings; and produces customer KPI measurement data. The employee follows Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures and LEAN practices, and keeps the worksite professional, clean, and neat.

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 as a self-starter.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and execution skills.
Proficiency with MS 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 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 customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials; 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 support 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 accounts payable nonconformance with suppliers.
Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.
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.