Buyer - Integrated Supply

Overview

Join to apply for the Buyer I - Integrated Supply role at Vallen USA. This On-site Buyer position is at a customer location and is responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non-stock, or stock buy) that meet price, quality, timing, and supply reliability standards.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vitality Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement Opportunity

• Perform procurement activities to meet the customer’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and/or non-stock, or spot buy) in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.
• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen’s inventory management or other ERP application.
• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen’s inventory management or other ERP application.
• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
• Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
• Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items of request to ensure compliance with specifications and meet the customer’s quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items if needed.
• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
• Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; communicate status of orders with customers.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
• Research and resolve accounts payable nonconformance with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.
• Produce customer KPI measurement data.
• Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure worksite is professional, clean and neat always.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, etc.) preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in procurement preferred. CPM certification preferred.
• Excellent customer service.
• Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
• Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive keyboarding activities.
• Work may be in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
• Safety protection may be required while in the customer’s facility (hand, foot, and eye protection or as dictated by safety protocols).
• Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
• Physical requirements include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Target Pay Rate: $25.10 - $27.88/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity