Buyer I: Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen in Columbia, SC is seeking a Buyer to procure products and materials meeting price, quality, timing, and supply reliability standards. You may support distribution centers, warehouses, clients, or vendors.

Responsibilities include reviewing GAINS forecasts, approving replenishments, expediting orders when needed, placing requisitions, coordinating returns, and maintaining supplier relationships. A Bachelor's degree and procurement experience are required; CPM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; 1+ years procurement experience preferred.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Experience with procurement processes and ERP/GAINS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement activities to meet demand in line with purchasing strategies.
• Review and approve GAINS forecasts and replenishment recommendations.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
• Monitor quality and timeliness; coordinate returns as needed.
• Negotiate vendor returns for aging or excess inventory; coordinate liquidations.
• Follow up on purchase orders and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve payables issues.

Skills

Customer service

ERP/Inventory software

GAINS experience

Analytical math skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance related field

CPM certification

Tools

GAINS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vallen in Columbia, SC is seeking a Buyer to procure products and materials meeting price, quality, timing, and supply reliability standards. You may support distribution centers, warehouses, clients, or vendors.

Responsibilities include reviewing GAINS forecasts, approving replenishments, expediting orders when needed, placing requisitions, coordinating returns, and maintaining supplier relationships. A Bachelor's degree and procurement experience are required; CPM is preferred.