Buyer Admin (Onsite)

Threshold Enterprises, Ltd; Scotts Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Threshold Enterprises, Ltd in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking an entry to mid-level purchaser to handle finished goods from Vendor Product lines under the supervision of Sr. Purchasing Manager.

You will analyze stock alerts, plan buys, negotiate discounts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining NAVision data accuracy.

The role emphasizes communication, MS Office proficiency, 1-3 years buying experience, and the ability to self-manage workload.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 1-3 years buying experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Experience in requesting corrective actions from suppliers is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stock alert reports daily for assigned vendor products.
• Plan and schedule purchases based on discounts and stock levels.
• Negotiate deals for new orders and promotional pricing.
• Manage assigned vendors for price, delivery, and quality improvements.
• Resolve order and invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Process product changes during version transitions.
• Manage vendor price changes and final buy decisions.
• Monitor insurance file for vendor coverage.
• Expedite outstanding orders to meet lead times.
• Perform general office duties as required.
• Evaluate return approvals on Overstock items.
• Maintain item and purchasing data in NAVision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Vendor management

Inventory planning

Negotiation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

NAVision

Job description

Education LevelHigh School## Description### **Summary of Job Duties:**Under general supervision of the Sr. Purchasing Manager, purchase finished branded product (Vendor Product), manage inventory and product issues, and negotiate with vendors to resolve day-to-day concerns or issues that arise.### **Specific Job Duties:**1. Analyze and take action on stock alert reports on a daily basis for assigned vendor products.2. Plan and schedule buys based on discount availability and stock level considerations.3. Negotiate deals related to new orders for promotional pricing.4. Manage assigned vendors for continuous improvements in price, delivery and quality.5. Resolve order and invoice discrepancies with vendors.6. Process product changes, managing the transition between old version and new.7. Process and manage vendor price changes, determining final buy at advantageous price.8. Monitor and audit insurance file to ensure assigned vendors coverage is current and adequate.9. Monitor and expedite outstanding orders to ensure items are received within required lead times.10. Perform general office duties as required: filing, heavy phone work, heavy e-mail correspondence.11. Evaluate and request return approval from vendors on overstock items.12. Maintain item and purchasing data in NAVision, ensuring accuracy and completeness.13. Perform all other duties as assigned by Threshold management## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications Required:**1. Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.2. Knowledge of computers and competent in MSOffice; especially Word, Outlook, Excel and Access.3. 1-3 years applicable buying experience.4. Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload requirements.5. Understanding and experience in requesting and administering corrective actions from suppliers.**Skills and/or Training Desired:**1. Experience using MS NAVision for requirement planning and ordering.2. Team-player mentality.3. Experience in extracting data from a database to evaluate trends and investigate to answer questions regarding various aspects of Vendor Product.