Buyer

Description

• Edits PO lines to align supplier shipping documents for inbound supply visibility.
• Resolves invoice discrepancies, returns, and damaged goods to promote timely payments and credits with suppliers.
• Responds to vendor questions and provides order documentation as needed.
• Tracks and expedite deliveries to ensure the timely arrival of goods.
• Communicates inbound supply plans and provides SKU-level updates on backorder recovery to ensure visibility and alignment across teams.
• Conducts regular supplier calls focused on key performance metrics.
• Processes purchase requisitions and submits POs to suppliers.
• Completes cost review templates upon receiving cost changes, submits them to the Sourcing Manager for review, negotiation, and approval and updates PO cost accordingly.
• Provides performance related feedback to suppliers.
• Builds relationships with suppliers and proactively identifies opportunities for improved service and cost savings.
• Coordinates with Finance, Product Development, Management, and Warehouse staff as required.
• Monitors the quality of received stock, report any discrepancies, and escalates concerns to suppliers and management for resolution.
• Provides weekly updates to management on supplier performance, improvement opportunities, and key takeaways from supplier calls.
• Partners with Distribution and Logistics to resolve PO receiving issues (e.g. shortages, overages, damages, and purchase price variances).
• Communicates critical supply chain changes to downstream partners and ensures timely action.
• Collaborates with the Demand Planning team to assess supplier capabilities (e.g. lead times, production capacity) and develops plans to achieve service levels.
• Conducts regular audits of item, branch, supplier, and acquisition cost data; validates findings with cross-functional teams and implements necessary corrections in the system.
• Identifies and defines process improvement opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and accuracy.
• Assists in the maintenance of accurate supplier terms in the system and escalates proposed changes to management for review and approval.
• Documents PO acknowledgements and confirmations from suppliers.
• Maintains accurate PO data (item, quantity, supplier ship date) via the supplier portal.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as suppliers.
• Ability to maintain composure in high-stress environments
• Intermediate experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Suite
• 3 – 5 years of experience in the fields of PO management and supplier management
• Experience in international buying
• Impeccable attention to detail with great multi-tasking skills and the ability to be flexible to shifting priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• ISM CPSM and/or APICS CSCP, CPIM certification

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance