Buyer

Genuine Parts Company•Eden Prairie, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Buyer prepares purchase orders, analyzes quotations needed, and arranges timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, materials and/or services. This position plans assortments, negotiates with suppliers, and works collaboratively with different teams across the company.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
Personable, well organized, detail-oriented and thorough.
Strong math skills.
Ability to function well within a team and yet be self-motivated required.
Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Fast and accurate computer related skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Procures products from a predefined list of suppliers.
Reviews inventory recommendations as well as product needed to fill customer orders.
Reviews inventory parameters regularly and makes appropriate changes.
Updates committed stock requirements, requests new items be set-up, reviews overstock and makes vendor returns.
Keeps up-to-date with the manufacturers they are assigned to be aware of current pricing, quotes, new products, promotions, etc.
Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches as required.
Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with all suppliers and the manufacturer reps of assigned lines.
Provides global services in support of the purchasing department as a whole, business unit (department) and branch as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.