Senior Buyer

Risus Talent Partners; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on company performance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners LLC is assisting a Columbus, OH client in hiring a Buyer to ensure stock levels meet customer demand. You will process purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, track orders and maintain accurate records.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to analyze demand, and the initiative to resolve issues with speed and integrity. You will collaborate with sales, procurement and operations to optimize DIFOT and supplier performance while

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated initiative in personal professional development
• Basic arithmetic including gross profit calculation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of ethics and personal integrity
• Cross-functional influencing and conflict management skills

Responsibilities

• Process and confirm PO’s and communicate what needs to be ordered
• Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Manage open POs, back orders and inventory levels
• Maintain price lists and reply to emails by end of business day
• Build relationships with suppliers and liaise with internal teams
• Monitor sales records and forecasts to determine inventory needs

Skills

Organization & prioritization

Initiative

Arithmetic / GP calculation

Attention to detail

Ethics & integrity

Cross-functional influence

Job description

The Buyer contributes to a high quality customer experience by ensuring the reliability, availability and appropriate quantities of stock and on-hand inventory are available when they are needed to meet customer needs. This will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with team members across departments to manage min/max inventory levels and the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand and in step with SupplyOne’s procurement standards and practices.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

• Process and confirm PO’s and/or communicate what needs to be ordered, the day they show in REACT
• Reply to all emails by the end of business day
• Maintain and keep price lists current on appropriate drive
• Resolve vendor problems and elevate issues immediately to an acceptable, timely and appropriate resolution
• Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales personnel.
• Analyze each purchase request for need, volume, price and quantity
• Manage open PO’s, back orders and inventory levels, alerting Customer Service immediately to changes to deliver on time, in full and in spec (DIFOTIS)
• Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
• Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate customer buying patterns to determine how much inventory is needed.
• Control stock levels based on forecasts/analysis, min/max numbers and min/max reports

Essential Functions

• Facilitate new item set up including tapoffs, proof approval, etc.
• Maintain thorough email records
• Assist with slow moving inventory
• Expedite material based on customer needs
• Build relationships with suppliers
• Serve as liaison with customer service, sales, design, manufacturing, shipping and corporate strategic procurement
• Utilize knowledge of market trends and SupplyOne guidance and information to make insightful purchasing decisions
• Participate as required in SupplyOne Procurement Council and initiatives

Organizational Core Values

• Customer services begins inside – We serve our colleagues with excellence so we can serve our customers with excellence.
• Get it right the first time – We are reliable, thorough, practice active listening and pay attention to detail to ensure the best results.
• Philosophy of velocity – Our responsiveness and speed to market give us the competitive edge.
• Personalized Service – We go beyond what the customer expects, understanding what they are going through, and anticipating their needs to make their interaction with us the best experience of their day.
• Act like an owner – We are empowered to protect, cultivate and grow our business responsibly.
• We can’t stop learning – We know our stuff, embrace change and relish feedback.

Educational/ Training Requirements/ Experience

• Purchasing experience preferred
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated initiative in personal professional development
• Basic arithmetic including gross profit calculation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of ethics & personal integrity
• Cross functional influencing and conflict management skills

Compensation

The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors such as work location, job-related skills, qualifications, experience, responsibilities, and relevant education and training. In addition to our compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Bonus based on company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (including vacation, company holidays, and parental leave)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs