Buyer Level 1

Market America Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Market America Inc. in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Level 1 Buyer to manage inventory, supplier relationships, and purchase raw materials and finished goods. The role requires attention to safety stock, BOMs, and Excel lookups.

You will work with Receiving, Inventory Control, Accounting, Quality Control, and Vendors, with opportunity to develop procurement skills in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a business-related field preferred.
• One to two years of Commodity Purchasing Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• This role will build, maintain, and evaluate supplier relationships.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Purchase finished products, supplies and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standard of quality and service within established time frames.
• Coordinate return of rejected, unsuitable, or damaged RMAs and overstock/over shipped RMAs.
• Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, and supply sources to support the business and the independent business owners for Market America, Inc.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

English communication

Vendor management

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in business

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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Market America | SHOP.COM, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing, is seeking aLevel 1 Buyer. The role will manage inventory levels, vendor communications, and place orders involving raw and finished goods. Good understanding and ability with Safety Stock, BOM’s and Excel / V Look-ups needed.

Position Summary:

The Level 1 Buyer places orders for finished and raw materials. Maintains proper inventory levels and successful vendor relationships. This role will work with Receiving, Inventory Control, Accounting, Quality Control, and Vendors. The Level ! Buyer must have ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role will build, maintain, and evaluate supplier relationships.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Purchase finished products, supplies and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standard of quality and service within established time frames.
• Coordinate return of rejected, unsuitable, or damaged RMAs and overstock/over shipped RMAs.
• Maintains awareness of current market conditions, new products, and supply sources to support the business and the independent business owners for Market America, Inc.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in a business-related field preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of Commodity Purchasing Experience preferred

Computer/Communication Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office programs: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Above moderate level of proficiency in MS Excel
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted strategic projects in conjunction with day-to-day tactical activities.
• Ability to get along and work with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, flexible.
• Above moderate to high levels in reading comprehension, writing, and speaking in English; active listening; attention to detail; critical thinking; mathematics, creative problem solving; complex problem solving; and judgment.

Travel:

• Annual conference participation and related travel.

Market America offers competitive salary and generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and an on-site health clinic.
This position will be based onsite in our Greensboro NC location.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Market America | SHOP.COM considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.