Assistant Buyer

Safavieh is an upscale global home furnishings, rugs & accessories company looking for a proactive, personable, highly motivated and organized Assistant Buyer.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, responsible and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong passion for continuous learning and professional development, as this position will provide a basic foundation and necessary skill-set for a great career.

Our offices are located in Port Washington, NY. Responsibilities : Confirm purchase orders and clarifies unclear items by making comparison to master list Verifies order fulfillment, processing, specifications, receipt of items, and price Attains recommendations and approval from suppliers for substitute items Acquire purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers;

monitoring and expediting orders. Scheduling delivery and resolving shipments errors with suppliers. Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.

Provides purchasing planning and control information Qualifications : Entry Level - Will train the right candidate Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook Strong math skills Excellent written and verbal communications Ability to handle information confidentially Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel Proven experience meeting regular deadlines Possess good organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and work under deadlines Compensation : Dependent upon experience Full time position Benefits medical, vision, dental, 401k (with 2% match) Paid Holidays, Vacation Days and Sick Time Company shuttle service available to transport commuters to / from the Port Washington LIRR station Employees can also take advantage of casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, fruits everyday and bagels every other morning. Powered by JazzHR