Buyer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing
In short
The Buyer is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned vendors, including order entry, vendor communication, and budget adherence. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to negotiate pricing and shipment terms.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end to end purchasing process for a selection of vendors
- Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP
- Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning
- Manage various product lead times by supplier
- Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable
- Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management
- Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations
- Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments
- Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget
- Oversee the process for direct-to-customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking
- Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors
- Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales Departments
- Process vendor returns
- Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services
- Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers
- Create and submit RFP’s to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time
- Perform other duties requested by management
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and capable with presenting analysis
- 3+ years experience in a purchasing related role
- Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt and learn quickly
- Can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible to work overtime (if needed)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- The right candidate has energy, enthusiasm, and takes pride in being part of a team motivated by excellence and growth.
- They should enjoy working in an open and fast paced environment and possess a "can-do" attitude.
- Supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.
- We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.
- We encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
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Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 day
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Reno, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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