Buyer / Purchaser in San Angelo, Texas

Location

San Angelo, Texas

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Spherion

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing products for our business under minimal supervision. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining inventory levels and liaising with inventory teams and management. The Buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Additionally, the Buyer will be responsible for Production Planning based on usage for our manufacturing lines and all raw good associated with that area of business.

Responsibilities: ??? Accurately and efficiently produce Purchase Orders for review.?? ??? Master the art of using an ERP/MRP for inventory control and supply chain. ??? Assist in reconciling discrepancies related to Purchase Orders.?? ??? Provide weekly reports on inventory quantities on hand and usage. ??? Assist in managing forecasting from sales teams to ensure inventory levels are updated and kept at appropriate levels. ??? Create various analytical reports for inventory accountability and distributor trends.?? ??? Assist with improvement and development for all applicable areas of purchasing department.???? ??? Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions. ??? Other duties as assigned.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills: - Relevant experience preferred. - Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint). - Proficient in appropriate software. - Critical thinking and negotiation skills. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education: High School

Experience: 1-4 years

Qualifications: ??? Team player with the ability to work in a frequently changing environment. ??? Good interpersonal, listening and communication skills.?? ??? Interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people. ??? Dependable attendance and punctuality.?? ??? Provide excellent customer service to internal/external customers. ??? Effectively prioritize, organize, using good time-management skills. ??? Adept at multi-tasking.?? ??? Accurate and detailed-oriented.

Apply now! Contact us at 325-944-4006 to schedule an interview.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

??? Accurately and efficiently produce Purchase Orders for review.????? Master the art of using an ERP/MRP for inventory control and supply chain.??? Assist in reconciling discrepancies related to Purchase Orders.????? Provide weekly reports on inventory quantities on hand and usage.??? Assist in managing forecasting from sales teams to ensure inventory levels are updatedand kept at appropriate levels.??? Create various analytical reports for inventory accountability and distributor trends.????? Assist with improvement and development for all applicable areas of purchasingdepartment.??????? Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.??? Other duties as assigned.

experience

1-4 years

skills

- Relevant experience preferred.- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).- Proficient in appropriate software.- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

qualifications

??? Team player with the ability to work in a frequently changing environment.??? Good interpersonal, listening and communication skills.????? Interact and work with a diverse group of internal/external people.??? Dependable attendance and punctuality.????? Provide excellent customer service to internal/external customers.??? Effectively prioritize, organize, using good time-management skills.??? Adept at multi-tasking.????? Accurate and detailed-oriented.

education

High School