Buyer

OVERVIEW/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Buyer position is multi-faceted, extremely fast paced, and provides an opportunity to work in a team environment. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and equipment for the company at the best price and for delivery at the most optimal time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain optimal inventory levels by applying generally accepted inventory management techniques.
• Process purchase orders and change orders in a timely manner.
• Review supplier order acknowledgments and update PO pricing and delivery dates accordingly
• Assist Purchasing Agents with creation of purchase orders.
• Conduct warehouse stock checks.
• Assist the expeditors and receiving department to accurately receive purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Understand “units of measure” and determine how to purchase per the appropriate unit of measure.
• Review and approve pricing and freight quotes from suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to return excess or non-conformant material.
• Grow professional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Meet deadlines for PO’s, quotes, submittals and delivery dates.
• Review vendor performance.
• Examine AP invoices and job cost reports for inconsistencies, such as mischarges.
• Ensure that tasks are carried out properly and within standards that support ISO 9001:2015 and our Quality Management System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field or, high school diploma/GED and at least three (3) years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Three (3) years of experience using an enterprise resource planning system.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical systems and components.
• Strong in math and deductive reasoning.
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions clearly.
• Able to work well with others.
• Organized and thorough

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Buyer spends most of their time in an office environment, but will occasionally be required to visit vendors and work in a warehouse environment. The office is an open and collaborative space where work is performed both independently and with the team. When at the warehouse, work is performed in a more traditional warehouse environment, with higher noise levels and frequent movement of people and equipment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager and/or the Sourcing Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
• Occasionally push, pull, lift, move, carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to walk and stand.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read documents, analyze data, and view a computer monitor.
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Career advancement at Construction Innovations is possible with all positions, but is not guaranteed. Advancement could be within the current department or to other departments within the company.

LOCATION:

Construction Innovations facilities offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Mather, CA.

COMPENSATION:

Construction Innovations pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level

EOE

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