Buyer

BlueStar US; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueStar, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Buyer to manage the purchasing function with vendors, place orders, expedite shipments, and handle stock returns while delivering outstanding service to internal and external customers.

You will analyze sales trends, maintain stock levels, and support the Sales team in helping customers select the right products. Entry-level friendly with emphasis on Excel data analysis and independent work.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in a career in procurement and supply chain.
• Relevant experience in procurement or supply chain a plus; internships preferred.
• Ability to analyze data in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Ability to work independently with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Place replenishment purchase orders daily to maintain stock levels.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure outstanding customer service.
• Analyze sales and inventory trends and adjust stocking positions.
• Assist Sales by understanding product features to recommend right items.
• Rotate stock monthly to keep high-demand inventory available.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain

Time management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview:

BlueStar is a leading global solutions-based distributor of Point-of-Sale, Bar-coding, data collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and Wireless mobility products. BlueStar works exclusively with Value Added Reseller Partners, providing them with complete solutions at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support, and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

Summary Description:

The Buyer's primary responsibility is to manage the Purchasing function with BlueStar's vendors, including placing purchase orders, expediting shipments, and executing stock returns. The Buyers are responsible for giving outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers to achieve our sales and profit goals.

Primary responsibilities:

• Place replenishment purchase orders on a daily basis to maintain the desired level of stock for each item.
• Expedite purchase orders as necessary to insure outstanding customer service.
• Analyzing sales and inventory trends and take appropriate stocking positions to grow the business in a profitable manner.
• Understand the sales process and learn product features to assist the Sales team in helping our customer purchase the right product for their business.
• Stock rotate product on a monthly basis so that the most desired inventory is in stock and available for sale.

Skills & Requirements:

• B.S. in Business preferred, but not required. (BlueStar is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent college graduate, or soon to be college graduate.)
• Must have strong interest in a career in procurement and Supply Chain.
• Relevant experience working in procurement or Supply Chain management a plus; previous internships preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze large amounts of data quickly; knowledge at the Intermediate level preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with good time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented with strong problem solving and organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.