Buyer & Inventory Control

Celerity Integrated Services Inc•Quakertown, PA

About The Position

Celerity, a telecommunications/construction company based in Quakertown, PA, is looking for a full time Buyer/Inventory Controller who would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the purchasing and the inventory process for the organization. This includes evaluating and approving vendors and purchase orders, processing purchase order requests, generating the RFP/RFQ process, and handling logistics of delivery. This role collaborates with various departments to identify inventory concerns and implement solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
College education preferred or equivalent experience.
Two years of purchasing related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in relevant tasks/field
Experience preferred in supply management, tracking budgets, vendor relationships, organization, customer service, documentation skills, construction methods and procedures, quality, cost account, and/or control engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, Excel highly recommended
Negotiating
Reading comprehension
Active listening
Complex problem solving
Oral expression
Written expression
Judgment and decision making
Problem sensitivity
Confidentiality

Nice To Haves

College education preferred or equivalent experience.
Experience preferred in supply management, tracking budgets, vendor relationships, organization, customer service, documentation skills, construction methods and procedures, quality, cost account, and/or control engineering

Responsibilities

Coordinates with all departments and managers to verify purchase requisitions.
Solicits quotes and negotiates the best price and service; examines quotes and makes awards.
Prepares purchase orders, obtains appropriate approvals, and forwards purchase orders to suppliers
Monitors and expedites orders/deliveries to align with schedules and mobilization dates
Solicits new vendors and subcontractors
Administers subcontractor onboarding process, issues subcontract agreements, and manages lien waiver process and certificates of insurance
Verifies and resolves vendor delivery and billing issues
Monitors/records hotel use for appropriate credit card account
Enters new asset purchase data and assist with assigning item numbers
Maintains database records; generates reports and communicates with essential personnel as needed
Establishes and continuously improves purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Maintains company inventory in Foundation including transfers
Assists with the JML processing in Foundation
Responsible for the preparation and processing of the quarterly inventory in Foundation