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Full Steam Staffing is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Vendor Buyer to join our team in Scotts Valley, CA! The Vendor Buyer will be responsible for purchasing finished branded products, managing inventory levels, maintaining vendor relationships, and negotiating pricing to ensure cost-effective purchasing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with previous purchasing or buying experience.

Pay Rate:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Location:

Scotts Valley, CA Schedule:

Monday - Friday |

AM Shift Job Type:

Full-Time Benefits:

Medical, Dental, AD&D Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze daily stock alert reports to maintain appropriate inventory levels. Plan and schedule purchases based on inventory needs, available discounts, and product demand. Negotiate pricing, promotional discounts, and purchasing agreements with vendors. Maintain positive vendor relationships while identifying opportunities to improve pricing, delivery, and product quality. Investigate and resolve purchase order, invoice, and pricing discrepancies. Coordinate product updates and transitions between discontinued and new product versions. Review vendor price changes and determine the most cost-effective purchasing strategies. Monitor vendor insurance documentation to ensure coverage remains current and adequate. Track outstanding purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely deliveries. Evaluate excess inventory and coordinate product returns or return authorizations with vendors. Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and product information in NAVision. Perform administrative duties, including filing, phone communication, and email correspondence. Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to resolve purchasing and inventory concerns. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Qualifications 1-3 years of purchasing, buying, procurement, or related experience required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities. Experience resolving vendor discrepancies and addressing supplier performance issues. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and purchasing records. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAVision) for purchasing, inventory management, or order planning. Experience analyzing purchasing data, inventory trends, and vendor performance. Familiarity with supplier corrective action processes. Ability to extract and interpret database information to support purchasing decisions. Apply Today! If you have experience in purchasing, vendor management, or inventory control and are looking for a great opportunity in Scotts Valley, CA, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and take the next step in your career! Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage.#IND-M