Buyer Associate

1. Sourcing experience

2. Purchasing experience

3. Communication skills

Responsibilities :

Placing purchase orders, expediting, and providing customer service functions.

Compilation and maintenance of information and records to prepare Purchase Orders.

Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain relationships.

Reconciliation of payable discrepancies and customer problems.

Research specifications of products not clearly identified.

Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases.

Ensure product file integrity.

Qualifications :

Strong customer service skills.

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, and above average math skills.

Ability to handle pressure and work effectively within deadlines.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications. (Preferred but not necessary.)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Proven experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.

This candidate should be experienced in sourcing manufacturing and MRO related materials.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

High level of accuracy in order processing and documentation.

Intermediate Excel skills. Familiarity with SAP is a plus.