As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of designated materials, supplies and equipment for operations to meet purchasing demands. You will coordinate with inventory management and use materials management and inventory control principles and techniques to maintain accurate inventory levels and to meet the needs of the business.
Must Haves:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
2 to 5 years of industry related experience. Related experience could include several supply chain areas: procurement, contract negotiations, logistics, materials management, inventory and/or warehousing
Plusses:
Knowledge and experience in a professional business environment
Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting and product lifecycle programs
Experience with Purchasing/Materials tools (MRP, Inventory analysis, part or supplier profiles, etc)
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
Proven people skills required, must have ability to work with others while effectively handling internal pressures
Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal)
Outstanding interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
Strong focus and attention to detail
Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex business environment
Excellent organization agility, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong focus on customer service
Ability to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills