Purchasing/Buyer

Purchasing/Buyer

About the Company and Opportunity:

• Our client is a quickly-growing company offering a competitive benefits package
• The company is known for its laid-back environment, encouraging collaboration and innovation
• The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills in customer service, able to work independently, and can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Overview of the Purchasing role:

• Purchase materials, parts, and supplies in a cost effective and timely manner that ensures proper inventory levels
• Confer with vendors to obtain product and service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Review orders, status of materials, and coordinate shipments with vendors daily
• Identify potential supply issues and their impact to production and customer orders, escalating to appropriate levels of management, when necessary

Preferred Qualifications for the Purchasing position:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors