Buyer

Leadership career opportunity with a growing, successful regional family-owned and professionally managed company operating since 1934. This position is responsible for supporting the operations of the company by managing all purchasing activity.

Responsible for product specifications and quality control

Responsible for purchasing products, shipping quantities and receiving schedules, and managing vendor/partner relationships.

Ensures all orders coming in are confirmed for accuracy and product quality.

Interact with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damage or incorrect quantity of goods

Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data

Lead and manage purchasing team of professionals

Drive procurement strategy in alignment with company goals

Forecast procurement needs and effectively communicate these to appropriate internal departments

Drive continuous improvement through documentable work process and KPI's for the team and department

Audit market trends and provide analysis of supply base to implement proactive strategies that minimize risk and maximize value for the company

Expand and evolve relationships with key suppliers that drive value and contribute to the company's strategic plans

Prepare, approve, and issue purchase orders in accordance with company delegation of authority

Monitors flow of inventory and use of working capital

Attend and participate in corporate events, customer meetings, and other meetings as needed

Utilize materials management best practices to ensure stocking levels

Follow up on internal customer requests with a sense of urgency

Control the number of inventory turns to meet budget guidelines

Maintain leadership training and development of purchasing department efforts including the management of purchasing agents

Negotiate vendor/partner pricing terms promotion programs

Communicate and coordinate with internal staff to maximize customer satisfaction

QUALITIES

Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment

Be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipation, prevention, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Help others as needed to support all strategic goals

5 years' experience in purchasing or relevant business experience is required

Must possess executive level communication skills with proficient PC skills to include Microsoft Office, Excel, Macros

Must possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem-solving skills

Must be able to multi-task with the ability to change direction quickly and often

Must be self motivated, detail oriented, responsive, and responsible.

Mohenis Services, Inc. is an executive, family owned consulting company providing back office support to the linen rental supply and commercial laundry sector who provide linen and textile rental services to the hospitality, healthcare, and restaurant industries.

Our company is dedicated to resource conservation, recycling, and social responsibility. Part of the quality service programs we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

We are local! However our active participation in local, state, and national organizations means we stay current and at the forefront of industry trends thus our customers receive great value provided by industry experts.

Service means that the Customer has what they need when they need it.

Mohenis Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.