Assistant Buyer

Acara Solutions is looking for an Assistant Buyer for our Client located in San Antonio, TX

• Under direct supervision, follow established guidelines and assist the Buyers and other Purchasing staff in the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers.
• Process purchase requisitions from internal and regional customers for standard non-stock items; ensure all requisitions are processed accurately and timely
• Assist with monitoring the inventory reorder points as assigned by Buyers; ensure availability of stocked items
• Expedite orders as needed and provide weekly updates regarding order status to buyers; resolve invoice discrepancies with A/P and suppliers
• Process and distribute Low Stock Notices, and inventory management reports
• Input purchase orders into computer system and, within established guidelines, issue standard to suppliers
• Assist in the research, analysis and recommendations of new sources of specific goods, services and process improvements
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance to ensure purchases are cost effective and suppliers provided expected service and value
• Coordinate with Buyers and internal customers to identify needs and prepare specifications to ensure purchases meet customers requirements, and are cost effective Prepare and distribute requests for quotes to suppliers
• Recommend and assist with interviewing prospective suppliers
• As directed negotiate pricing, and assure quality, timely delivery of standard items
• The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
• It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications needed of employees assigned to this job.

Pay and Benefits:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 year's general office experience
• Minimum of 2 year's Data Entry experience

• Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and computer-based inventory systems
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to complete the above tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to type 25 wpm
• Business math skills
• Testing Requirements
• Typing
• Working Conditions
• The working environment is generally favorable.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust.