Requirements

​Bachelors 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.​

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Skills

• Storeroom attendant

Responsibilities

​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 Vallens 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.

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.

-Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. OT possible.
-Temp to hire.
-Looking for someone with buying experience. Experience preferred over degree.
-MRO purchasing experience a plus.
-Increase in pay once converted to FTE.
-SAP experience required.
-This is an in-person, onsite position. Can not be done remotely.
-Computer skills required. Will use Excel and Word daily.
- Once converted to FTE, will be scheduled for an on-call rotation.
-Steel toe or composite shoes required, office is located in warehouse.