Junior Buyer Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Sysco • Somerset, NJ

22d • $55,200 - $82,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for processing and assuring timely product delivery for direct customer shipments and regularly monitoring vendor pricing, availability, and terms. Serves as a direct contact for a sales organization of 200+ Territory Managers to provide status on orders, provide pricing and freight quotes, tracking information, return requests, delivery discrepancies, proof of deliveries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of work experience, buyer or purchasing experience a plus
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• 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 – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed
• Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments
• Detail Oriented – 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, 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 supplier 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

What This Job Offers

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