Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials and products to support production schedules, sales forecasting, and inventory schedules as well as the transfer of materials in support of customer demands.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Form close working relationships with key contacts to ensure the efficient delivery of material
• Manage domestic and international principal inventories based on historical usage and sales forecasts
• Serve as an in-house expert in navigation, interpretation, and processing of inventory and orders within various systems such as Chempax and Overdrive
• Verify cost information and other details on purchase orders prior to issue and submittal to suppliers
• Maintain vendor cost book revisions/updates
• Inquire and maintain information for price and availability of new items
• Maintain open orders spreadsheet and due dates in ERP system
• Maintain updates for Customer Service and Sales Teams
• Receive inbound shipments to warehouse inventory
• Match receivers with invoices to review and approve for payment
• Monitor slow moving items for return, disposal, or special sale
• Prepare transfers between warehouses
• Provide answers and support for inventory related questions
• Generate reports and update status spreadsheets
• Maintain purchasing files for recordkeeping and compliance purposes
• Interact with Customer Service to achieve 100% on time/in full shipments
• Interact with Accounts Payable to ensure correct and timely payment information
• Collaborate with regulatory, commercial, and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain an understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact the organization's products and processes
• Support and lead by example, Barentz' culture, values and fundamentals
• Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or materials management
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to balance attention to detail with turnaround time
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork, productivity, accuracy, dedication, and professionalism
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and have strong computer/technical skills
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Please notify your supervisor or Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Barentz North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All current state and federal Covid-19 protocols are being followed.

Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
• Purchasing, Inventory Analysis or Materials Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:
• One location

Work Remotely:
• No

If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter to: careers@barentz.us.