What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Robert Half?
The Purchasing/Inventory Control Representative for the Albuquerque store plays a critical role in ensuring customer service excellence. They oversee all purchasing activities, including buying products, maintaining accurate accounts for purchased goods, expediting vendor shipments, and negotiating for the best prices. This role involves managing inventory controls, regular review of stock levels and re-order points, and making necessary adjustments. They are responsible for identifying dead stocks, coordinating warranties, returns, physical inventory, cycle counts, updating pricing structures, and dealing with manufacturer complaints. This role also includes administrative tasks, like processing purchase orders and maintaining up-to-date records of manufacturers' information. It requires the ability to identify, evaluate, and assimilate information for quality decision-making and participate in personal developmental activities.