Buyer I

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer’s primary responsibilities encompass inventory control, vendor relations, price negotiations, and Purchase Order processing.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Goal oriented cost savings experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a buyer required
• Strong computer related skills, including Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Professional appearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and experience in processing Purchase Orders in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• CPSM Certification Preferred
• ERP experience preferred SAP
• Vendor relations experience preferred
• Experience working for an industrial product manufacturing company in a purchasing/buyer capacity preferred
• Experience with inventory control preferred
• Mechanical aptitude preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports all Dept as a purchasing contact– enter purchase orders, obtain quotes, expedite, and document order confirmations notifying departments of major pricing discrepancies
• Enters purchase orders and tracking of confirmation
• Strong focus on cost savings and tracking
• Change / update info records and source lists as requested
• Assist Receiving Dept with discrepancies and information requests
• Assists service field installation leads with purchase orders
• Vendor Setups
• Assist other Purchasing team members if needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED