Buyer $21

Job description

Pay: $21-$24/HR

Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Ripon WI

The Buyer is 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 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 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.

Job Qualifications:

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.
• 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.

What does Express offer to you??

• Weekly paychecks!
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for each person you refer!)

Why Express Employment Professionals, Appleton WI?

• Express, Appleton WI placed 543 people in 2020 just in the Appleton area!
• We provide our associates with excellent comprehensive and competitive benefits!
• When you apply to us, you apply to 100+ companies in the Fox Valley!

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Address - 3303 W College Ave STE B Appleton, WI 54914

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