Assistant Buyer

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Requisition I
913330
Store #: WM0183
Optical Lab Management BPARK

Full‑Time

Since 1915, Walman Optical has served thousands of independent eye care professionals, providing solutions for all of their optical needs. Our experienced and knowledgeable team helps businesses grow while providing quality eyewear and unmatched service for an exceptional patient experience. With us, you’ll bring our most advanced technology and innovative products to our partners.

As a division of Walman, our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman is part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world‑class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting‑edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring all purchases follow inventory guidelines to conduct regular business operations. This position will also drive timely fulfillment by preparing and submitting orders based on lead times and backorders. You will ensure the facility maintains all inventory levels and vendor information in required systems for accurate reporting measures. As part of the Purchasing team, you will work collaboratively with all other team members to continuously improve purchasing processes that will positively impact customer service and grow profitably.

• Coordinate and process all purchasing activities in support of operations, including vendor management, inventory stockouts, development of usage tools, invoicing, returns, and audits.
• Process purchase orders per inventory needs, timely fulfillment, and purchasing schedule.
• Track and address any back‑order issues and all other manual reporting; audit as necessary.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with internal/external customers and vendors.
• Manage vendors by establishing new relationships, negotiating rates, and identifying alternative vendor support options.
• Update and maintain accurate records in Solomon, including recent vendor costs, vendor source, lead times, and vendor codes.
• Collaboratively work with inter‑departments and vendors to determine lead times or any other measures that may impact purchases.
• Notify leadership team on escalated issues such as inventory coverage changes, vendor cost increases, or purchase order dates that may negatively impact the customer(s).
• Trace inbound/outbound shipments and on‑time deliveries; follow up with vendors on past‑due shipments.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including the development of new tools for usage review and proposals for maximizing efficiency in reordering points and quantities.
• Route debit memos and product returns to correct department(s) and/or vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• 2‑3 years of purchasing experience or related field.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with improving processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow, and implement actions.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Systems literacy – Microsoft Dynamics, SAP preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

26.61 – 36.97

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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