Job Purpose/Objective

The Jr/Associate Buyer plays an essential role in the acquisition and procurement of their assigned categories and will ensure that inventory levels are adequate to meet the current business demands. This role collaborates closely with suppliers to negotiate pricing and ensure supplier adherence to our specifications and high-quality standards.  Precise communication with managers and other stakeholders is essential to this role.  Additionally, the Jr/Associate Buyer will be tasked with managing inventory effectively to reduce shrinkage for their assigned categories.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the entry of purchase orders to uphold adequate inventory levels corresponding to the current business demands.
• Ensure all components of the purchase order and load building process are coordinated and applied properly, including costs, freight and ancillary charges
• Coordinate with A/P to ensure purchase orders tie out with invoices and collaborate to resolve any discrepancies immediately
• Ensure procurement compliance under specific contracts.
• Engage in communication with colleagues from other departments regarding

potential shortages and seek assistance as necessary to sustain adequate inventory levels.

• Utilize established relationships with current suppliers while exploring new supplier options to realize cost reductions on products and shipping expenses.
• Address any issues with shippers promptly, with particular attention to monitoring

quality concerns related to unusable products and the necessary credits associated with them.

• Confirm that specific purchases are made on schedule to meet essential pricing requirements.