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Freshpoint

Buyer

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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.

$70,539 / year median in California

-6% projected decline

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Buyer Freshpoint - 3.2 Turlock, CA Job Details $72,700 - $109,100 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role Microsoft Outlook Customer returns handling Spreadsheets High school diploma or GED Task prioritization Desktop applications Typing 10 key typing Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Purchase quality products, on time, at a competitive price, in the correct quantities so the company can grow and maintain sales and margins. Using only fully approved (Corporate) vendors and following corporate contracts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Review item movement to determine purchase needs, cut PO's (purchase order), review PO (purchase order) confirmations. Physically review inventory daily with a larger focus on more critical/sensitive items Handle all credits and returns promptly to minimize shrink Work with pricing department, vendors and corporate to ensure all PO's (purchase order) priced correctly Plan and source logistics to support customers and maximize profitability. Coordinate with Sales to maximize the timely utilization of all inventories, maximize inventory turns and reduce inventory shrink Maintain the accuracy and stay up to date on all item maintenance, including COO (country of origin), local, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education High School diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Experience 3 to 5 years purchasing in like field and/or working within a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment Professional Skills Fluent in Excel, Word, outlook, and basic PC navigation. 10 key and typing at a minimum of 30 words per minute. Determination of how much of any given item to have on hand which can carry a great dollar value. Rejection of product, protection on the troubled product, inability to recover shrink, substitute items when short of stock item. Effective and timely verbal and written communications. Able to prioritize and execute multiple short and long terms tasks simultaneously.