What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Risus Talent Partners?
Located: Pennsauken, NJ
BUYER JOB DESCRIPTION Mission of the Role
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 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
Organizational Core Values
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 guidance and information to make insightful purchasing decisions
- Participate as required
Procurement Council and initiatives
- 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
- High School diploma/GED
- Purchasing experience preferred
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
