Buyer I

Komline Sanderson•Rockford Township, IL

9d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support our operations, customer service, and sales teams. All purchases will meet our organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or related field or an equivalent of related experience
Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products and ability to learn Komline’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Inventory Management applications
Basic arithmetic
Self-starter and ability to work independently with close attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement

Responsibilities

Process requisitions and purchase orders
Record purchase order acknowledgments and update Purchase Order (PO) discrepancies
Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with purchasing strategies
Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items
Effectively communicate with the management team to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality. Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory
Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers
Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers
Assist other buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders