Buyer

Buyer Terryberry - 3.5 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Pricing Teamwork Microsoft Excel Bachelor's degree Contracts Full Job Description About Terryberry We are Terryberry, the recognition and engagement company that ignites employee success. While we have been in the business of employee recognition for over 100 years, we are entering one of the most exciting times of our history as we transition to an employee engagement SaaS-led organization. We are headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI with locations throughout North America and the UK. Position Overview Terryberry is looking for an experienced, results focused Buyer to join our Procurement Team. Our ideal candidate is a professional with knowledge of purchasing best practices and product merchandising. We expect you to perform well in a team environment and have exceptional people skills. Responsibilities Manage domestic & international vendor relationships, including distributors and brokers. Manage all aspects of specific categories (SKU assortment, pricing, rebates, discounts). Support the Custom Awards Team by managing projects, quoting new items, and providing creative ideas Lead internal collaboration with various departments such as Accounting, Receiving, and Shipping to improve service levels. Uses analysis and industry information to drive the direction of product offerings in assigned categories by focusing on pricing, assortment, and marketing. Prepares and executes RFQ's for goods and services to support on-site manufacturing operations. Review quotes, negotiate contract terms and award business. Discover, evaluate and ultimately on-board new vendors. Maintain and monitor stock levels, forecast order quantities based on inventory and sales information. Identify slow moving items and develop plans for removal, return, or disposal. Participates or leads special projects driving efficiencies; vendor performance programs, and attends trade shows. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required. Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred. 4+ years procurement experience and/or product merchandising. Negotiation and planning skills. Financial/analytical acumen. Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities. Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel Excellent professional written/verbal communication skills. Strong degree of self-motivation and initiative. Hybrid Work Schedule Terryberry currently follows a hybrid work schedule. Team members work remotely on Mondays and Fridays during regular business hours and are onsite Tuesday through Thursday. The expectation for this role is that the selected candidate will be able to follow this same hybrid schedule.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49505