Buyer/Purchasing
About The Position
Join Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. on our mission to help businesses save space and improve efficiency with customizable storage and vertical growing solutions by serving retail, office, manufacturing, agricultural, horticulture, and institutional customers worldwide! Since 1981, Pipp has been known for our continuous growth, quality products, strong service, and ability to solve storage issues of all sizes. Pipp Mobile is also committed to greener practices, including the use of recycled content and lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and support more sustainable operations. Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc. values respect, integrity, teamwork and a solid work ethic. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for customer service in the role of Buyer. The Buyer is an integral part of the Supply Chain Team and is responsible for assuring the continuous supply of assigned components and supplies to support customer service goals, minimize the cost of production and maintain targeted inventory levels. Daily Operations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Along with other duties and responsibilities, the day to day will include: You will source new and existing vendors and suppliers, both domestic and global. You will evaluate and act upon the order requirements for assigned suppliers. You will develop purchasing strategies, policies and procedures. You will maintain appropriate level of inventory. You will effectively communicate forecasted requirements to external suppliers.
Requirements
- Proven effective negotiation skills.
- Professional, confident and positive demeanor
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- MS Office and ERP experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 3 years relevant experience or combination preferred
Responsibilities
- Source new and existing vendors and suppliers, both domestic and global.
- Evaluate and act upon the order requirements for assigned suppliers.
- Develop purchasing strategies, policies and procedures.
- Maintain appropriate level of inventory.
- Effectively communicate forecasted requirements to external suppliers.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- flexible spending
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
