The Assistant Buyer works and collaborates closely with the company's Buyers and suppliers/vendors. This position provides critical support to the Buyers through ensuring effective quality communication and documentation with suppliers. Responsibilities include purchasing, inventory management, sourcing, negotiations, and vendor relationships. This role also serves as liaison between suppliers, customers, the purchasing team, and internal team members.
CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Contribute to the outstanding reputation of the company by always putting the customer first, treating fellow associates with respect, and conducting business with the highest integrity.
Track inventory levels and order material to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while maintaining proper inventory levels.
Responsible for procurement activities including vendor identification, RFQ (requests for quote), quote analysis, and vendor selection.
Purchase materials in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Create accurate purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing. Submit all purchase orders created to vendors and follow up to ensure receipt and confirm delivery schedule.
Constantly review costs to ensure we are receiving the best price available.
Make recommendations on cost-saving options including timing, packaging, manufacturing location or volume discounts.
Follow-up and communicate with suppliers on PO confirmations and order status to ensure no Discrepancies, rapid solutions and to maintain on time accurate delivery of POs.
Coordinate resolution of any issues with regards to product quality, on-time performance, miss-shipments, and returns.
Build, strengthen and maintain positive business relationships by establishing rapport with vendors.
Act as a liaison between Company and suppliers on issues such as artwork, packaging requirements and timing. Coordinate resolution of any issues with regards to product quality, on-time performance, miss-shipments, and returns.
Keep current on market options in packaging, raw material supply and manufacturing.
Display a professional image in all settings.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess at least two years of relevant procurement experience. Possession of a high school diploma or GED is required, and a bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. Must have strong negotiating, organizational and administrative skills as well as proficient Excel skills. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a cross-departmental team. Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must possess analytical skills and have meticulous attention to detail. Experience with the ERP Infor is a plus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Icon Protection, Inc. as represented by Garland Surface Protection, Inc, Surface Shields, Inc, Ram Board, Inc., and Trimaco, Inc. are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin ancestry, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated), protected veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.