Buyer at Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio

Posted in Other about 15 hours ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Work with Purchasing Director and Manager to ensure and maintain a cost effective, reliable, continuous flow of high-quality materials, equipment, supplies and services to support the GCG operations.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Work closely with vendors and internal customers Identify purchasing needs
  • Collaborate with other departments to determine optimal inventory levels/delivery schedules
  • Utilize Microsoft NAV for forecasting and planning materials and goods
  • Manage inventory levels, obsolete product, recycling programs
  • Anticipate possible supply shortages & create strategy to rectify
  • Negotiate with vendors to ensure best pricing and delivery, and support resolution of performance and delivery issues
  • Perform day to day purchase activities including but not limited to processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, obtaining vendor confirmations, verifying promise dates, and confirming product.
  • Review and maintain quotes and acknowledgements
  • Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring open purchase orders
  • Create and maintain ERP data/pricing MRP configuration
  • Coordinate logistics - GCG pick-ups / follow-ups and expediting
  • Work with inventory management team to ensure all deliveries satisfy purchase order
  • Reconcile invoice and accounts payable transactions
  • Create and publish inventory and PO reports as requested
  • Cross train with other buyers for back up coverage
  • Special projects and duties as needed

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of purchasing or related experience preferred
  • Purchasing or supply chain certifications a plus
  • International business, purchasing, import and customs experience a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required
  • ERP Experience required - Microsoft NAV a plus
  • Inventory/warehouse experience a plus
  • Display superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact well with vendors, office staff, warehouse staff and all facets of operations
  • Must display initiative and ability to self-manage
  • Must possess excellent planning and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  • Detail orientated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform arithmetic computations

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