Buyer, Commercial Purchasing

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Job Summary

Supports the Commercial Purchasing Team through execution of inventory purchases. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Maintains accurate and timely purchase order processing for sold products to support the selling of nonstock material.

• Communicates with vendors, Sales Team, and customers to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing.

• Monitors open purchase orders and updates on projected promise dates. Communicates any order changes, cancellations, process returns, and cancellations fees.

• Initiates and verifies price changes in the inventory system. Ensures all products are purchased within correct price guidelines and with any and all applicable discounts.

• Coordinates the flow of material from vendor to branch or customer direct according to service level agreements.

• Communicates with Commercial Purchasing Lead as needed to place orders for stock material or sold non-stock material that can be added to a stock purchase order.

• Creates accurate internal transfers in accordance with the field requests. Tracks and reports receiving issues.

• Communicates with Accounts Payable, field leaders, and suppliers to successfully manage accounts payable invoice discrepancies less than 10 days old.

Nature and Scope

• Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis and techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.

• Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating Purchase Orders in Oracle - REQUIRED
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - REQUIRED
• Computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook– REQUIRED
• Must be a quick learner (especially with technology)
• Must be coachable
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This role is fully remote open to those living in the Pacific or Mountain Time zone.

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