Assistant Buyer: Inventory & Sourcing Coordinator

VSP Vision Care; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision Care is hiring for a procurement support role in New York, NY. Under supervision, assist Buyers and Purchasing staff in procuring goods and services for internal and external customers, while handling requisitions, inventory control, and supplier coordination.

The role involves processing POs, expediting orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, and preparing RFQs, with attention to cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Strong MS Office and data entry skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years of general office experience.
• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and computer-based inventory systems.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to complete the above tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Data entry experience.
• Ability to type 25 wpm.
• Strong business math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Buyers and Purchasing staff in procurement of goods and services.
• Process purchase requisitions for standard non-stock items.
• Monitor inventory reorder points to ensure item availability.
• Expedite orders and provide weekly order status updates.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with A/P and suppliers.
• Process and distribute Low Stock Notices and inventory reports.
• Enter purchase orders and issue standard POs to suppliers.
• Research, analyze and recommend new sources of goods and services.
• Coordinate with Buyers to identify needs and prepare specifications.
• Prepare and distribute requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Assist with interviewing prospective suppliers and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Data entry experience

Strong business math skills

Excellent communication skills

Reading and writing ability

Typing 25 wpm

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

VSP Vision Care is hiring for a procurement support role in New York, NY. Under supervision, assist Buyers and Purchasing staff in procuring goods and services for internal and external customers, while handling requisitions, inventory control, and supplier coordination.

The role involves processing POs, expediting orders, resolving invoice discrepancies, and preparing RFQs, with attention to cost-effectiveness and timely delivery. Strong MS Office and data entry skills are essential.