Buyer - Lincoln, United States - Barentz

Description

**Buyer**

**Qualifications**

Bachelor's (Preferred)

purchasing, inventory analysis or materials management: 3 years (Preferred)

**Full 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 organizations 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

Bachelors 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:**

8 hour shift

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