Buyer Associate
| Company | Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Location | San Dimas, CA, USA |
| Salary | $16.43 – $36.5 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Previous experience in a buyer role preferred
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience preferred
- Proven ability to follow documented procedures
- Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Detail oriented and proven organization skills with a high level of accuracy
- Strong customer service skills and problem-solving proficiency
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and phenomenal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform a range of procurement activities
- Monitor inventory and manage product shortages
- Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors and internal departments, acting as point of contact for queries.
- Leads negotiations of contracts, including terms and volume discounts
- Drafts procurement reports, analyses inventory and project utilization, and recommends useful insights.
- Expedite orders
- Reconciliation of payable discrepancies
- Manage freight billing and audit processes
- Research specifications of products not clearly identified
- Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases
- Ensure product file integrity
- Maintain good customer and supplier relations
- Reconcile customer problems
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a buyer role preferred
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience preferred
- Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) products is preferred