Buyer I

Job description

Position Summary: Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Buyer. In this position, you are responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's exceptional standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Additionally, you may be purchasing product in support of a Vallen distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies. - Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application. - Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application. - Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery. - Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders. - Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items. - Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging...