Avail Infrastructure Solutions is hiring a
Associate Buyer

Summary

The Associate Buyer is responsible for purchasing raw materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and office supplies at Avail Switchgear Systems. They will obtain the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible cost, prepare and process purchase orders, monitor inventory replenishment, coordinate with vendors, and expedite deliveries as necessary.

Requirements

• No degree required
• 1-2 years Buyer/Purchasing experience, required
• ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.), required
• Manufacturing experience, required

Responsibilities

• Obtains the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost
• Develops and ensures all elements of the purchase commitment are completed with proper required approvals
• Reviews requisition for accuracy and completeness
• Prepares and processes assigned purchase orders
• Monitors, reorders, and purchases items needed for inventory replenishment
• Creates and reconciles reports to ensure accuracy of payables
• Coordinates with vendors in accuracy on availability, price, and delivery of items
• Tracks delivery schedules and mitigates delays
• Communicates with vendors and other stakeholders regarding delays
• Expedites the delivery of purchases as necessary to achieve production and customer demands