Buyer

Talon Hiring Solutions•Birmingham, AL

79d

About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions is seeking a Buyer for a client in Homewood, Alabama. The Buyer manages purchasing and inventory replenishment to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment and company profitability. The role monitors inventory and supplier performance, resolves purchasing and supply issues, builds supplier relationships, negotiates commercial terms within established authority, and provides data-driven recommendations. The Buyer also identifies process improvements, maintains ownership of purchasing issues through resolution, and provides backup support for other purchasing responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, inventory management, operations, or a related supply chain role.
Experience managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify discrepancies, risks, and root causes.
Experience making purchasing or inventory decisions based on data and business needs.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to collaborate or escalate issues.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach and willingness to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Experience with Acumatica ERP, StockIQ, Zendesk, Microsoft Copilot, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing and inventory replenishment activities to maintain product availability while balancing inventory investment and company profitability.
Monitor inventory levels, demand, replenishment plans, inventory turns, and aging inventory to identify opportunities and risks.
Proactively identify and resolve purchasing-related shortages and backorders.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, fill rates, order accuracy, and purchase order compliance.
Build and maintain day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers.
Address supplier issues, customer requests, product concerns, returns, and other supply-related challenges.
Negotiate pricing, discounts, freight and transportation arrangements, and other commercial terms within established authority.
Review purchase price variances, validate cost changes, and ensure purchasing data is accurate.
Provide data-driven recommendations based on demand, supply conditions, inventory levels, and business needs.
Partner with internal teams to resolve purchasing and supply chain issues.
Identify recurring problems, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Maintain ownership and follow-through on purchasing issues through resolution.
Provide backup support for other purchasing responsibilities as needed.