What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Buyer position at Endries?
As a Commodity Buyer, it is more than just a position. You will play an integral role in the supply chain process by managing our current inventory levels. It is the work you do, along with other team members that help us exceed our customers’ expectations. This position can be located in Montgomery, AL.
Essential Functions
- Replenish appropriate inventory through system signals to maintain stocking levels that support customer usage
- Review and update order controls to maintain a fill rate of 95% on stock items
- Implement blanket purchase orders in an effort maintain Inventory Turn levels
- Resolution of Accounts Payable issues within department guidelines
- Resolution of supplier non-conformances with department guidelines
- Expedite products or locate parts to avoid customer outages
- Address and resolve purchase order acknowledgement issues in a timely manner (price, delivery & quantity discrepancies)
- Manage and respond to emails on a daily basis
Required Experience/Skills
- 1-2 years of buyer, purchasing, or procurement experience
- Skilled in demand planning software
- Proficient in Excel
- Strong negotiating skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to adjust priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet established expectations
- Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy
- A genuine concern for customers and fellow team members
- Strong basic math skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management or related field preferred
- Related industry experience & product knowledge
At Endries International, our vision is to achieve uncommon results, together. We are innovators leveraging technology to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Our associates make a difference by passionately providing reliable, innovative, and efficient supply chain solutions through deeply rooted relationships. Endries International is a rapidly growing global fastener distribution company headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin. Learn more: www.endries.com
Endries International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or because of a disability that does not prevent the individual from performing the essential functions of his or her job, as well any other legally protected class status.
