Negotiates and reviews contracts, pricing, and market buys for Purchasing Managers approval.
Requirements
4 year degree in related field required
Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory, procurement, supply chain management, or related field required
Responsibilities
Maximizing the Purchasing Assistant’s development of limited internal talent through regular performance coaching, performance reviews and presenting developmental opportunities through the guidance of upper level Purchasing Manager (s).
Align area objectives with the strategic goals of the department
Monitor annual budgets for assigned area of responsibility to maximize profitability.
Optimize limited inventory investment through effective management of replenishment cycles, freight costs, deals, etc in preparation of upper level Purchasing Manager approval.
Track product recalls whether vendor or customer initiated.
Develop & maintain fill rates for limited area of responsibility of stock keeping units in coordination with store operations and corporate marketing.
Monitoring vendor performance and service levels with respect to on time delivery, stock outs, and product quality at point of receipt.