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Buyer
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Transportation and Logistics
Specialty Buyer
Location 08052, Maple Shade, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/15/23
Position: Buyer
Position Summary: Purchase materials, goods/services directly used in the manufacturing and installation process of Stonhard Products based on weekly production schedules and sales forecasts. Coordinate timely delivery of these products, creates and maintains system with appropriate data. Perform other projects as assigned by Senior Procurement Manager.
Specific Requirements:

Using open PO report, expedites open purchase orders for materials (and other categories as assigned). Monitors on-time delivery.
Review demand schedule and place formal purchase orders with approved vendors for assigned categories. Ensure orders are adequately confirmed with expected terms.
Ensures pricing and terms for select finished categories are in accordance with negotiated cost. Proactively monitors cost and where appropriate negotiates pricing with Tier 3 suppliers to ensure lowest total cost of ownership for Stonhard. Escalates supplier issues to Senior Buyer or Sr. Procurement Manager as required.
Maintains approved vendors list as directed.
Monitors suppliers performance and provides feedback as appropriate.
Performs special projects as required.

The above description identifies only the primary duties pertaining to this position. Additional tasks are performed, as required, and do not significantly alter this description.
Background Requirements:

BS in Business related field with 1-2-years related experience, or Associates degree with 2-3 years related experience
Strong knowledge of standard computer applications; i.e., WORD, EXCEL, PP
Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships
Ability to comply with existing processes and ability to adapt to new processes within the organization
Highly detailed oriented
Service oriented and Team Player
Results oriented

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

What is your salary expectation for this role?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Buyer: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maple Shade, NJ 08052