Buyer I

Curbell • Orchard Park, NY

2d

About The Position

The Buyer position is responsible for procuring quality materials for both stock and purchase-to-order in an economical, logical, and ethical manner, without compromising service level or product quality. This role involves maintaining professional supplier relationships and utilizing SAP to enhance the material procurement process. The Buyer will monitor and maintain the correct product mix inventory for each branch, review and analyze item history and usage reports, and assist in maintaining Curbell's Inventory Management system. Key responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, reducing slow-moving or problematic materials, maximizing vendor rebates, and purchasing at competitive prices. The role also requires maintaining an organized filing system for suppliers and communicating changes in vendor contacts, pricing, market conditions, or supply chain updates to the business. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Detail Orientation
• Multi-Tasking
• Setting Priorities & Time Management
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Planning /Organizing/Project Management

Responsibilities

• Purchases and procures quality materials for both stock and purchase-to-order in the most economical, logical, and ethical way, not compromising the service level or quality of our products for resale, while maintaining a professional relationship between suppliers.
• Utilizes SAP to improve the material procurement process.
• Monitors and maintains the correct product mix inventory for each branch.
• Reviews and analyzes item history and usage reports.
• Assists and maintains Curbell's system of Inventory Management, providing feedback on areas for improvement.
• Includes reduction of slow moving or problematic materials, maximizing vendor rebates, and purchasing at a competitive price.
• Maintains a centralized, up-to-date filing system on suppliers, including present and past pricing, vendor contacts, and current and past purchase orders.
• Notifies the business of changes to vendor contacts, pricing, market conditions, or supply chain updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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