Top Purchasing Executive jobs in Anaheim, CA

Purpose:
To oversee the procurement of products from assigned vendors

Role Summary:
1. Oversee the procurement of products from assigned vendors
2. Implement and execute the direction of the Purchasing Manager
3. Process administrative responsibilities related to ordering
4. Communicate with vendors and Big D personnel about necessary information related to orders

Role Priorities:

• Manage a set of assigned vendors and handle all tasks related to procurement of products
• Work to ensure that stocking products are properly stocked in all distribution centers
• Place orders (stock and special) for stores as needed for assigned vendors
• Add products as needed into the system with appropriate information
• Correct errors arising from discrepancies with confirmations or invoices
• Work closely with vendors’ customer service staff to ensure processes of Big D orders
• Communicate all necessary information to Big D employees seeking ETAs, tracking info, or other information
• Work efficiently to streamline information between vendors, purchasers, and other Big D employees
• Analyze reports (Open PO, UBAP, etc.) to help identify which POs need confirmations or invoices Detailed Responsibilities Oversee the Procurement of Products

Ordering:

• Place stock and special orders for distribution centers on a regular, weekly basis
• Place stock and special orders for all store locations in communication with store managers
• Analyze data to determine how much of which SKUs need to be orders on stock trucks
• Write and submit all POs to vendors

Information Gathering:

• Identify and understand all minimums and requirements assigned vendors have, and ensure those minimums are met when placing orders
• Be aware of vendor-related issues with ordering and communicate clearly with Big D employees regarding the proper methods for placing orders
• Be an expert on the procurement of the products of assigned vendors, case quantities, pricing breaks, paired SKUs (part A/part B), comparable products and product families, etc.
• Track the shipment of, arrival of, and inventorying of orders

Implement and Execute:

• Follow guidance from the Purchasing Manager about roles and responsibilities
• Be willing to step up as needed to support the Purchasing team
• Give feedback to the Purchasing Manager regarding how to be more efficient in processes of handling confirmations and invoices
• Focus on the assigned vendors for area of responsibility- expanded role to more vendors as time goes on

Process Administrative Duties:

• Ensure that all submitted POs have confirmations from vendor and upload all confirmations to POs
• Add tracking information and update ship date on PO
• Submit invoices in a timely manner in order to ensure that Big D gets discounts on payment terms
• Be aware of the payment terms for each vendor and ensure that there is timeliness in submitting invoices
• Solve problem invoices (incorrect pricing, unreceived in system, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner
• Analyze and identify actionable steps based on PO reports (Open PO report and UBAP primarily)

Communicate:

Vendor

• Regarding pricing, new SKUs to enter into the system, ETAs, tracking information, and all PO related information
• Get updates on the status of POs
• All vendor-related information that needs to be disseminated to Big D Employees

Big D Employees

• Regarding the status of orders, will-call reference numbers, return authorizations, PO numbers, stock truck and special order ETAs, and all issues related to assigned vendors or submitted POs
• All vendor-related information that needs to be understood by Big D employees Other

Other:

• Fulfill additional duties as assigned and as time allows

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What other relevant experience do you have for this position?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person