Field Buyer I
About The Position
Under general supervision, this role procures assigned products, materials, and services to meet market, location, inventory plan, and networking capital objectives. The Field Buyer I troubleshoots procurement issues, expedites orders to meet production and customer needs, and manages allocation and replenishment processes using inventory planning tools. Maintaining strong vendor, supplier, and location relationships is key. This position involves purchasing assigned products by contacting vendors and suppliers for product information, pricing, availability, and delivery times. It also includes assisting in the evaluation of goods and services through competitor pricing analysis, trend research, and order tracking. The role ensures products are received in good condition, resolves material/service issues, coordinates returns/replacements, and generates necessary paperwork for inventory and accounting. Additionally, the Field Buyer I addresses customer service concerns from suppliers and internal departments, assists operations with sourcing specialty items, freight information, and order processing, and maintains department files.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- One (1) year purchasing experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP System, and inventory planning tools
- Knowledge of material management and procurement function
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate general understanding of inventory planning tools, ERP purchase to pay requirements, supply chain inventory planning concepts, inventory rebalancing to meet company inventory plans, and net working capital objectives
- Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships
- Good negotiating skills
- Ability to compose effective and efficient accounting reports
Responsibilities
- Procures assigned products, materials, and services for the market, locations, inventory plan and networking capital objectives.
- Troubleshoots procurement issues and expedites orders to meet production and customer needs.
- Manages allocation and replenishment processes using inventory planning tools.
- Maintains strong vendor, supplier, and location relationships.
- Purchases assigned products by contacting vendors and suppliers to obtain information concerning product, price, availability, and delivery time.
- Assists in the evaluation of goods and services by analyzing competitor pricing strategies, researching trends and tracking orders.
- Ensures all products are received in condition consistent with original request or bid and resolves issues concerning materials and/or services at the department and vendor level.
- Coordinates returns and/or replacement of products and generates appropriate paperwork for inventory tracking and accounting purposes.
- Addresses customer service concerns from suppliers, field operations, and cross-functional departments.
- Assists operations with sourcing specialty items, freight/carrier information, order status, and timely processing of orders.
- Maintains department files including those pertaining to vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
