What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Brenntag?
Buyer
Our team in Santa Fe Springs currently has an opening for a Buyer
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YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of Job Purpose and Function
Responsible for purchasing activities for the organization by performing the following duties personally.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Other duties may be assigned.
Work closely with sales, customer service and operations to ensure full understanding of inventory needs.
Run reports to check inventory levels, place orders based on needs, and coordinate with sales.
Place orders and enter order into the BUS system. Verify product cost, shipping cost and coordinate delivery date.If product increases in price the Purchasing Agent should shop price.
Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices by verifying pricing with documentation for each order.
Ensure SDS information is received on new products.
Call preferred carriers to arrange for delivery when necessary.
Notify customer service of pricing and delivery on non-stock products before quoting pricing and delivery date.Customer service will advise if the product is authorized to order.
Partner with customer service representatives to resolve supply issues.
Communicate with customer service and sales regarding supply or vendor/supply issues.
Notify customer service of any backorders and follow up to confirm ship date on longer lead items.
Assist management in reviewing inventory levels and determination of optimal supply options.
Work with management to coordinate inbound purchases to minimize supply costs.
Elevate supply issues when appropriate to assist in the resolution of sourcing issues.
Assist major account/branch services representative with coordination of custom manufacturing orders and branch replenishment.
Update BUS with custom manufacturing batch production data to support materials management director.
Observe, follow and enforce all Brenntag Pacific’s Policies and Procedures.
Experience, Education and/or Training
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Thorough working knowledge of the BUS operating system.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and a minimum of 3 years related work experience; or a combination of education and relative work experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Brenntag is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
YOUR PROFILE
Summary of Job Purpose and Function
Responsible for purchasing activities for the organization by performing the following duties personally.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
Other duties may be assigned.
Work closely with sales, customer service and operations to ensure full understanding of inventory needs.
Run reports to check inventory levels, place orders based on needs, and coordinate with sales.
Place orders and enter order into the BUS system. Verify product cost, shipping cost and coordinate delivery date. If product increases in price the Purchasing Agent should shop price.
Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices by verifying pricing with documentation for each order.
Ensure SDS information is received on new products.
Call preferred carriers to arrange for delivery when necessary.
Notify customer service of pricing and delivery on non-stock products before quoting pricing and delivery date.Customer service will advise if the product is authorized to order.
Partner with customer service representatives to resolve supply issues.
Communicate with customer service and sales regarding supply or vendor/supply issues.
Notify customer service of any backorders and follow up to confirm ship date on longer lead items.
Assist management in reviewing inventory levels and determination of optimal supply options.
Work with management to coordinate inbound purchases to minimize supply costs.
Elevate supply issues when appropriate to assist in the resolution of sourcing issues.
Assist major account/branch services representative with coordination of custom manufacturing orders and branch replenishment.
Update BUS with custom manufacturing batch production data to support materials management director.
Observe, follow and enforce all Brenntag Pacific’s Policies and Procedures.
Experience, Education and/or Training
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Possess a high level of skill with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Thorough working knowledge of the BUS operating system.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and a minimum of 3 years related work experience; or a combination of education and relative work experience.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Brenntag is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OUR OFFER
- We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential
- Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application.
Kasey Todd
KTodd@brenntag.com
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
