Buyer, Business

Overview

Buyer responsibilities include obtaining requirements for items such as cardboard and pallets, verifying and preparing purchase orders, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Walton, KY

• Starting Pay Rate: $26 - $27 per hour (depending on experience)

• Initiate and create purchase orders by comparing items on hand to requirements.
• Verify and inventory stock.
• Schedule deliveries.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining substitute‑item recommendations, and securing required approvals.
• Forward orders to suppliers, monitor, and expedite delivery.
• Verify receipt of items, resolving shipment errors with suppliers.
• Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Maintain records by sorting and filing documents.
• Provide purchasing planning and control information through data collection, analysis, and trend summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with employees, management, and customers.
• Prior purchasing and inventory experience preferred.
• Self‑managing with strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as resources focused on mental, physical, and financial well‑being. Specific benefits may vary by location.

We support local communities through a Focused Giving Program that prioritizes sustainability initiatives and food‑and‑hunger needs, encouraging employees to support local activities.

Opportunities for advancement include skills development, advanced education programs, the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System (My Learning) to enhance employee skills.

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Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level:
Entry level;

Employment type:

Full-time;
Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain;
Industries:
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing.

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