Buyer (48015)

Motion & Control Enterprises•Pewaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ritter Tech, our Buyers are an integral part of how we serve our customers processing purchasing suggestions, managing vendor relationships, entering and expediting orders, and making sure that the right products are in the right place when they're needed. You'll work across our ERP system, vendor portals, and EDI channels as part of a collaborative purchasing team, playing a direct role in the supply continuity that keeps our industrial distribution operation running smoothly. If you're organized, a strong communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced purchasing environment, this is a solid opportunity to grow with a well-established industrial distributor.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Outlook.
Excellent communication and customer service skills comfortable working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Highly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also managing independent responsibilities.
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent, or 6 months to 1 year of related purchasing/buying experience.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of buying or procurement experience in an industrial distribution or manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems Tribute ERP experience is a strong plus.
Familiarity with EDI order submission and vendor portal systems.

Responsibilities

Continually review and process purchasing suggestions, converting mock purchase orders into accurate supplier orders.
Enter and submit purchase orders in ERP via EDI and email submission; enter orders on vendor order-management systems through customer portals.
Create and enter rush purchase orders as required to meet urgent customer or operational needs.
Consolidate requirements across supplier locations and create stock transfer orders between company locations.
Review purchase order acknowledgements from suppliers for accuracy catching discrepancies before they become delays.
Review open purchase orders and expedite as necessary to protect delivery commitments.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies promptly.
Review supplier notifications on price increases, minimum order requirements, payment term changes, shipping procedures, and rebates escalating to management as appropriate.