Birmingham, AL, USA Full time 2024-05-14 R24_0000013058
SUMMARY: Under close supervision, the Buyer prepares purchase orders, analyzes quotations needed, and arranges timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, materials and/or services. This position plans assortments, negotiates with suppliers, and works collaboratively with different teams across the company.
JOB DUTIES: • Procures products from a predefined list of suppliers. • Reviews inventory recommendations as well as product needed to fill customer orders. • Reviews inventory parameters regularly and makes appropriate changes. • Updates committed stock requirements, requests new items be set-up, reviews overstock and makes vendor returns. • Keeps up-to-date with the manufacturers they are assigned to be aware of current pricing, quotes, new products, promotions, etc. • Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches as required. • Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with all suppliers and the manufacturer reps of assigned lines. • Provides global services in support of the purchasing department as a whole, business unit (department) and branch as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: • Personable, well organized, detail-oriented and thorough. • Strong math skills. • Ability to function well within a team and yet be self-motivated required. • Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Fast and accurate computer related skills. • Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus.
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
