Buyer
$75,000–$85,000 year
On-site · Maple Shade, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
The Buyer is responsible for procuring materials, equipment, supplies, or services to meet operational needs. Key responsibilities include establishing supplier relationships, managing purchase orders, ensuring product availability, monitoring supplier performance, analyzing inventory, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or 3 years of procurement experience, with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is required. The role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or similar field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement
- Demonstrated experience buying domestically and internationally
- Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control
- Demonstrated experience in demand forecasting techniques
- Strong mathematical skills
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of MS Office including ERP systems
- Process-oriented with a strong drive for continuous improvement
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Verbal & Written Fluency: full business language fluency
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as Infor LN 10.7
- CPSM, APICS, or other procurement/supply chain certification
- Strong knowledge of INCO terms
- Experience in a matrix organization
- Experience in product and supplier qualification processes and procedures
Additional Requirements
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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