Talentplug

Role: Purchasing - Buyer I

Duration: 6 months contract to perm hire

Location: New Ulm, MN, 56073

Pay-Rate: $26/hr onsite

Summary:

• Buyers are responsible for purchasing products, goods and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• A Buyer may be procuring product in support of a Vallen distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies.
• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.
• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application.
• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
• 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; and communicate status of orders with internal and/or external customers.
• Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in the field of Procurement preferred.
• CPM certification preferred.

Other relevant experience includes:

• Excellent customer service.
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications; GAINS experience preferred.
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills:

• Storeroom attendent