PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY BUYER

Turner Supply Company•Mobile, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Embrace the company core values, while being responsible for the procurement of merchandise and product set-up and maintenance in the ERP system, plus other inventory and product functions as required.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
Good computer skills and proven experience working with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior purchasing experience a plus
Some College Preferred

Responsibilities

Purchase stock inventory assigned to individual buyers for all Turner Supply locations based on the EOQ inventory replenishment system in SXe.
Purchase Non-stock and Order-as Needed product tied to specific customer orders.
Set-up new products in SXe upon approval by Turner management.
Maintain product information in SXe.
Evaluate current products and recommend optional items where beneficial.
Meet/contact vendor sales personnel to evaluate new product offerings and negotiate cost savings, freight programs, and special offerings.
Evaluate inventory movement to determine appropriate vendor return programs.
Evaluate inventory line-item inventory purchase controls and adjust as needed to provide good order fill rates eliminating customer backorders.
Handle product warranty, freight shortage/damage/over shipment/error issues.
Expedite all late orders.