Buyer

Job Summary

• Responsible for leveraging all available supplier-sponsored programs to allocate inventory and process purchase orders for completed sales orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Allocate inventory and process orders in fulfillment of all sales orders, stock orders, and miscellaneous products
• Obtain a firm understanding of the public sector programs available to the company and work with the internal teams to ensure these programs are fully utilized
• Obtain a firm understanding of quantity discount programs, free freight programs, and other company supplier sponsored programs
• Collaborate with internal teams and company suppliers to assist in resolving any post-submittal issues with purchase orders
• Maintain and monitor the Ordered Queue
• Provide data and support on various projects for Purchasing and Procurement when needed
Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills

Education and/or Experience
• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years Buying experience in similar or related field (Construction, Audiovisual, Telecommunications) preferred
• Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment is desirable
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Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment

Direct Reports

• This position does not have any direct reports

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Prior Buying Experience

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Thought Provoking:Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player:Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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