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The Bernd Group

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.

$59,263 / year median in Florida

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

We are a world-class supplier to Fortune 100 aerospace and defense companies seeking to stay competitive while sustaining our Gold customer service culture. We are looking for individuals interested in supply chain management and procurement to support our on-campus team in Dunedin, FL. The open Buyer/Expeditor position will assist to ensure 100% quality in the delivery of products and/or services while meeting customer requirements. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are detail oriented, who appreciate a fast-paced work environment and who enjoy teamwork and customer service. We will provide training! This is a full-time, salaried position. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and paid time off benefits. Regular business hours M-F.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate and process Requests for Quotes (RFQs) Purchase products and/or services which meet customer requirements Place Purchase Orders (POs) within established time frames Review orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications Ensure customer requirements and Terms and Conditions are flowed down and accepted by suppliers; for orders associated with government contracts, flow down any applicable regulatory requirements which may include a DPAS rating, DFARs, and/or FARs Discern quality requirements on POs and relay to suppliers to ensure compliance Source and research alternate quotes from approved suppliers, as required Negotiate terms, lead time, pricing, discounts, and/or additional charges Track the status of requisitions and orders and expedite as needed Facilitate supplier correction of any nonconforming product or service Follow customer and team established processes Ensure 100% quality and on time delivery Work with team members to maintain lean processes Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
ERP software experience a plus (i.e. Sage, SAP, Oracle) Outlook/Email
  • high volume email inbox management; prioritization and follow-up Internet (research, search engines, online ordering, online billing, customer portals) Supply chain management, procurement, and/or expediting background preferred Business Math Skills
  • calculate pricing, freight, tax, quotes, purchase orders, and sales orders Written and verbal communication skills
  • effective and professional with customers, suppliers, and team Negotiation Skills Detail Oriented /Accuracy
  • maintain accurate records via system and related documentation Customer Service
  • maintain positive relationships with external customers and suppliers Organization, Adaptability and Multitasking Skills Ability to work in multiple computer systems and sitting at workstation for entire day Ability to work in a team environment Ability to interpret and analyze customer requests Ability to follow up on information Ability to handle customer requests promptly and provide friendly and assertive customer service Ability to proactively complete tasks Commitment to Quality We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your desired salary?
Education:
Associate (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Dunedin, FL 34698 (Required)
Work Location:
In person