Buyer

Industrial Supply • Salt Lake City, UT

11d

About The Position

The Buyer reviews and analyzes requirement reports to generate daily purchase orders efficiently. The role collaborates with the procurement team to improve process efficiency, analyze SKU and vendor performance, and maintain accurate purchase order, SKU, and vendor data for selected commodities. The position also supports company and departmental initiatives through participation in special assignments and projects as assigned.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Duties described are general in nature and may not represent an exhaustive list; personnel may be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Educational requirements may be satisfied by equivalent experience at the company's discretion.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of college education.
• Knowledge of the CSD system.
• Previous purchasing experience in a similar environment or industry.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders efficiently, review them for discrepancies, and obtain purchase order confirmations.
• Identify, capture, and track cost-savings opportunities.
• Understand and follow purchasing requirements, including purchasing methods, lead times, freight, and other relevant factors.
• Review customer requirements, address exceptions, and expedite orders as necessary.
• Maintain accurate data, including item changes, description updates, units of measure, pricing, and catalogs.
• Understand annual volume goals, assess customer forecasts, and monitor monthly volumes.
• Manage vendor performance, including meeting with suppliers and reviewing non-moving, obsolete, discontinued, or dead inventory.
• Create returns, address pricing concerns, and monitor fill rates and DTC.
• Participate in special assignments and projects supporting company and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to improve process efficiency and analyze SKU and vendor performance.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, SKU, and vendor data for selected commodities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed