Overview
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Position summary : Join our exciting and dedicated team at Vallen as an On-site Buyer. In this position, you will work at a customer location and will be responsible for providing exceptional service by purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and / or non-stock, or stock buy) that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
Responsibilities
- Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer\'s current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and / or non-stock, or spot buy) are met and in alignment with Vallen\'s purchasing strategies.
- Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen\'s inventory management or other ERP application.
- Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen\'s inventory management or other ERP application.
- Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
- Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
- Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and / or specific items to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the customer\'s quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
- Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate returns of damaged goods and / or replacement items as needed.
- Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
- Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; communicate status of orders with customers.
- Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
- Research and resolve accounts payable nonconformance with suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.
- Produce customer KPI measurement data.
- Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure worksite is professional, clean and neat always.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor\'s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) preferred.1+ years of experience in procurement preferred. CPM certification preferred.Excellent customer service.Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.Self-starter with the ability to work independently.Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational and execution skills.Proficiency with MS-Office products.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Work Environment & Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive keyboard activities.Work may be in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.Safety protection may be required while in the customer\'s facility (hand, foot, and eye or other as dictated by safety protocols).Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.Physical activities may include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Stay up to date with Vallen, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse / Females / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Job Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries : WholesaleJ-18808-Ljbffr