Buyer

Full-time Regular

Carbondale, PA

Job Summary: Purchasing team members are responsible for monitoring, purchasing, and stocking materials needed for production to progress daily.

Essential Functions:

Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and scheduling deliveries
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipment errors with suppliers
Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding received documentation
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
Provides purchasing planning and controls information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
Accomplishes purchasing and the organization’s mission by completing related tasks as needed
Manage inventory accuracy using a cycle count program
Assist in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have had prior customer/vendor interface experience
Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visual, and related software
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly motivated self-starter with an inclination to consistently apply critical and analytical thinking skills
High school diploma/GED
Internal applicants must have been with the organization for at least one year in good standing