Junior Buyer - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Sysco

87d • $55,200 - $82,800

About The Position

The position is responsible for processing and assuring timely product delivery for direct customer shipments and regularly monitoring vendor pricing, availability, and terms. The role serves as a direct contact for a sales organization of over 200 Territory Managers, providing status on orders, pricing and freight quotes, tracking information, return requests, and delivery discrepancies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of work experience; buyer or purchasing experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and inter-department staff.
• Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
• Customer Service skills to respond promptly to requests for service and assistance.
• Planning / Organization skills to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines.
• Problem Solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Judgment skills to make timely decisions.
• Professionalism in approaching others in a tactful manner.
• Detail Oriented with attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to build working relationships with vendors and customers.
• Proficient use of People Soft, MS Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide status on orders, tracking information, pricing quotations, freight quotations, proof of deliveries, return requests, and product suggestions to Territory Managers and regional Customer Service Representatives.
• Review and process direct ship customer orders.
• Verify vendor, pricing, freight term codes, lead times, and availability.
• Conduct routine follow up with suppliers regarding the status of open orders.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Department to reduce and eliminate vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Work with problematic suppliers to avoid errors.
• Request quotes from multiple carriers to pay the lowest price and pass on the lowest price to our customer base.
• Provide freight quotations to the sales force to assist them with quotes to customers.
• Monitor vendor deliveries to ensure direct customer shipments are delivering on time.
• Communicate with the sales force when there is a potential out of stock situation and work with marketing to find a suitable substitute.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as detailed on SyscoBenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees