- B.A. in Business Administration
Position Overview:
The Buyer shall work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to achieve maximum service level, inventory turnover, and return on investment. This position involves monitoring and maintaining proper inventory levels by pulling and pushing Purchase Orders as needed, holding adequate communication with the Warehouse Manager regarding incoming shipments, and requesting quotations from vendors.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Sources new vendors internationally
Verifies items received
Maintains prices concerning specified products
Interacts with the marketing team on the introduction of new items
Prepares presentations of upcoming items for the sales team
Observes product movement history, lead times, and current movements to make necessary recommendations pertaining to products
Participates in Project Management regarding special requested items from customers
Updates PO dates when necessary and inform the sales team accordingly
Maintains proper balance between dollar inventory, turnover, and out-of-stock conditions through SAP
Resolves any issues pertaining to out-of-stock items, ads for current specials, blow out sales, and pricing
Provides assistance to investigations concerning shortages, mishaps, and item substitutions
Investigates the return of merchandise and issue RMAs as necessary
Assumes responsibility on overall maintenance for all specified items
Other tasks as required shall be assigned
Required Qualifications:
Two or more years of related purchasing experience
Great working knowledge in purchasing and associated administrative duties
Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills
Proficient understanding of HTS codes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as numerical skills
Desired Qualifications:
B.A. in Business Administration
Post-secondary coursework in purchasing or inventory control
Prior experience in a warehouse environment
General knowledge of kitchenware, cookware and/or seasonal products
Prior experience working with SAP Business One
Knowledge:
Two or more years of related purchasing experience
Knowledge in purchasing and associated administrative duties
Microsoft Office
Understand HTS duty codes
General knowledge of kitchenware and cookware products
Skills:
Exceptional negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent numerical skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Abilities:
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work as a team and interdepartmentally
