Strategic Buyer & Vendor Negotiations Specialist

Threshold-Enterprise; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Scotts Valley, CA seeks a skilled Buyer/Sr Buyer to manage finished branded product stock, vendor negotiations, and data accuracy. You will handle daily stock alerts, plan buys based on discounts, and work closely with IT and procurement teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

The role requires 4+ years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Sr Buyer in a fast-paced purchasing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and act on stock alert reports for assigned vendor products daily.
• Plan and schedule purchases based on discount opportunities and stock levels.
• Manage SKU data in NAV and coordinate with AFP on forecasting and lead times.
• Negotiate promotional pricing for new orders and manage vendor relationships for price, delivery, and quality.
• Resolve order, invoice, and price discrepancies with vendors and ensure accurate data in systems.

Skills

Buyer experience

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Navision (Dynamics NAV)

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Scotts Valley, CA seeks a skilled Buyer/Sr Buyer to manage finished branded product stock, vendor negotiations, and data accuracy. You will handle daily stock alerts, plan buys based on discounts, and work closely with IT and procurement teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

The role requires 4+ years of purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English communication.