Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary (onsite Duncan, SC)
This is a new position for an experienced Buyer who is responsible for planning, selecting, and buying components and goods for outsourced manufacturing of our products. The buyer will use our ERP system and other tools to track and monitor all materials from origin to delivery. The buyer will collaborate extensively with engineering and sales and will develop and maintain supplier relationships to provide optimal service throughout the supply chain.
Quotes, Purchases and expedites material to ensure that materials are forwarded on specified shipping dates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education and Experience
A minimum of 5-7 years in buying and supply chain operations required. preferably involving some outside contract manufacturing.
Skills/Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be lifting or moving, or equivalent pulling, pushing, carrying, shoveling or stretching, rarely lifting up to 25 lbs.
Occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, etc. or some other element present making conditions less desirable than usually found in offices.
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