Buyer, Animal Health

Cencora•USA > ID > Remote, ID

8d•$59,500 - $119,020•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's veterinary and livestock production solutions marketed through our MWI Animal Health business. MWI Animal Health is a leading brand of Cencora, offering animal health services globally. The Buyer is responsible for managing the inventory for MWI Animal Health Distribution Centers for assigned suppliers while maximizing customer service levels and minimizing inventory investment.

Requirements

Familiarity with fundamental concepts, practices and processes in Procurement
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong mathematical skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP

Nice To Haves

A degree in Supply Management or Supply Chain logistics preferred.
Animal Health buying experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partners with suppliers daily and acts as an advocate for MWI Animal Health interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.
Procures the best products at the best price by considering several different factors, including item cost, quantity discounts, vendor contracts and programs, cash terms, freight, handling or transportation costs, delivery time, historical demand, category seasons, and product availability.
Maintains assigned vendors inventory to meet main department KPI’s.
Participate in events and meetings with Supplier Representatives.
Recommends and contributes to improve strategies in relation to various contracts, programs, and agreements resulting in increased value for MWI Animal Health.
Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges MWI Animal Health faces as it relates to procuring product, supplier, and distribution center relations.
Builds and maintains a working relationship with the MWI Operations group, to help resolve discrepancies, returns, recalls and to provide support for inventory needs within the distribution centers.
Builds and maintains a working relationship with the MWI sales force, to help aid in customer service, product knowledge, and availability.
Communicates all vendor programs, contracts, and problems to the Replenishment Operations Manager or Director. Completes analysis and sends to management recommendations on buy-in opportunities.
Ability to resolves issues independently.
Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character.
Performs related duties as assigned.