Join our team as Buyer for Nolato Vermont!
The Buyer must be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers. This position will support the planning, execution, and performance of the Materials Management Department, with a primary focus on purchasing and inventory control.
While the Buyer will primarily be based in Bethel, the role will support both the Bethel and Royalton facilities and will require occasional travel between the two locations.
Essential Duties:
•Create POs
• Establish vendor relationships
• Source and purchase packaging and supplies
• Negotiate pricing
• Monitor Purchasing email inboxes
• Analyze freight-in costs and identify cost effective alternatives
• Maintain Vendor files
• Obtain and save W-9s from contractors
•Obtain certificates of insurance from contractors
• Review requisitions for appropriate approval
• Contact suppliers when received orders are not correct or are received with damage
• Review product specifications and requirements
• Communicate order status, tracking numbers, shipment information with internal team members
• Maintain cycle counts of all packaging, inserts, inks and supplies in both facilities
Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms
• Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
• Ability to work with a team
• Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
Qualifications:
•Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Windows operating environment
• Experience in materials, purchasing and planning preferred
• Excellent communication, time management and organization skills
• Ability to adapt under difficult and challenging situations
.• Ability to adapt quickly and prioritize a must
• Must be able to function well in a team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work additional hours when needed
• Professional appearance
• Attention to detail a must
• Some travel is required between Bethel and Royalton Facilities
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and bend and twist to move product
• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments.