Buyer - Assistant (Entry Level) - Lancesoft : Job Details

Job Description:The Buyer position is a key role within the Procurement team requiring an enthusiastic self-starter with drive to learn and improve existing processes where needed. This position will focus on supplier on-time delivery, supplier management, inventory management and analysis, and cost reduction.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProperly execute the Requisition-to-Purchase Order and Planned Purchased Order Processes with a high level of focus on customer service for products and services within the Indirect Material and Packaging categories.Monitor and manage supplier on-time delivery, with ability to problem-solve and countermeasure effectively. Maintain appropriate inventory levels to achieve effective Working Capital Turn rate while improving customer service levels.Develop, negotiate, and coordinate Purchase Agreements and Long-Term Supplier Contracts. Maintain Purchase Order status and tracking information while communicating to all internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.Work cooperatively with other department representatives and vendors to resolve product discrepancies with regards to quality, quantity, delivery, and price.Ensure supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and monitoring process is maintained per SOP. Responsible for maintaining strong supplier relationship to ensure quality standards and target pricing is consistently achieved.Continually improve time management, problem solving, critical thinking, and follow up skills.Experience with Microsoft office products to develop spreadsheets and create general reports. All other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.Knowledge, skills and experience:-Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or equivalent work experience preferred. Demonstrably versed in MRP, Bills of Material, Customer Sales Support in a fast-paced manufacturing, multiple divisional environments.-Experience in purchasing MRO, General Labware, Packaging/Labeling, and other Indirect categories preferred.-Minimum 2 years' experience as a Buyer preferred. Detailed, accurate, analytical, and metric-driven. SAP software experience preferred. Strong negotiation skills.EEO EmployerLanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.