Buyer Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Industrial Distribution Buyer Company: Touch Point Staffing Location: Greensboro, NC Description: Local company is looking for an Industrial Distribution Buyer. Qualified candidate: Must be able to effectively purchase inventory Manage product line Analyze cost and place orders Good computer skills using Windows, Excel and Word Good communication and organizational skills Understanding the basics of purchasing and logistics Minimum two years experience Clean Criminal and able to pass a drug test Please send resume to Register to View

Job Title: Replenishment Buyer Company: Family Dollar Location: Charlotte, NC Description: General Summary: Replenishment Buyers are responsible for maintaining smooth inventory flow that enables the company to meet its sales, profitability and customer service goals. Replenishment Buyers replenish the Distribution Centers with basic products at the appropriate level to allow the company to meet or exceed annual DC service level and turn objectives in support of the store replenishment process. This position is responsible for embracing Family Dollars store-centric commitment to customers, customer service and sales. Principal Duties Responsibilities: Effectively utilize Retek to generate and analyze suggested order quantities and to provide sales/order projections to the vendor community. Maintain accurate item information in Retek (i.e. discount items, new items, pallet information, lead time, etc.). Communicate status, issues and necessary system input changes across departments and divisions (Buyers, Merchandise Control, etc.) in order to attain service and turn objectives. Track and expedite inbound freight and orders. Perform necessary changes to inbound freight and orders to accommodate market changes, and ensure that products arrive in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible. Understand forecasting and utilize this knowledge to analyze shipment and sales data in order to replenish basic item quantities. Create purchase orders to facilitate timely replenishment of the Distribution Centers. Maintain and balance inventory levels within the Distribution Centers using on-hand, on-order and transfer quantities in order to meet or exceed service levels and turns. Monitor inventory at all assigned locations and recommend transfers as appropriate to eliminate overstock issues and balance inventory across the network. Review the condition of warehouse inventory levels and item status on a daily basis and monitor against a budgeted receipt plan. Place orders or makes other adjustments as needed to stay within plan. Control and maintain necessary system and logistical information to ensure that normal, promotional and investment product inventory flows meet or exceed objectives such as inventory turns and service level. Meet weekly with Buyers and Planners to review current service level, vendor issues, new items, schematic changes, diverter buy opportunities, item changes, and line review preparation. Provide essential information for and prepare multiple reports (i.e. line reviews, OOS, etc.). Work directly with vendors to establish and maintain compliance in all areas of service and turn objectives. Coordinate the return to vendor process for damaged and discontinued basic merchandise. Serve as liaison between the Merchant and Planning organization on relevant issues and communicate effectively with both parties. Other job-related duties as assigned

Job Title: Buyer/Expeditor Company: Cooper Industries Location: Goldsboro, NC Description: Summary of Position   This position is responsible for providing professional procurement service in selecting vendors and placing purchase orders to assure the most cost-effective commitment of company funds for materials and services and monitor vendor performance as required. The incumbent’s time will be devoted to approximately 75% of actual buying and 25% expediting services.    Under the general direction of the Materials Manager, the incumbent will provide professional purchasing services to the organization.  The scope of this position is to assist various company functions with the purchases of goods and services required for the operation of the business. Vendor selection and purchase order placement will be determined by a qualified cost competitive vendor selection process.   Suitable files for specifications, requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, and other required documentation will be properly maintained at all times.  The incumbent will operate within Corporate, Divisional, and Departmental procedures and guidelines, and display high ethical standards and conduct in carrying out his/her responsibilities.   Principal Accountabilities   1.         Place purchase orders utilizing the SAP system with approved vendors to assure the most cost-effective use of company funds.   2.         Negotiate price and delivery with vendors. 3.         Monitor vendor performance to assure on-time delivery of materials and services to satisfy the issuing departments’ requirements. 4.         Resolve quality, invoicing, specifications, and shipment problems with vendors on a fair and equitable basis in a timely manner. 5.         Ensure operations are in compliance with quality procedures. 6.         Prepare and maintain files, documents, purchase requisition, quotations, orders, and vendor documents as required for timely use and reference. 7.         Compile special reports as requested from available records or from other areas if necessary. 8.         Suggest and implement improvements to Departmental Procedures for ordering, expediting, follow-up, etc. as approved by the Materials Manager.   Minimum job requirements are a bachelors degree and two years experience in a manufacturing purchasing environment.  SAP experience required.  APICS certification preferred.Division/Department : Cooper Bussmann Skills : Operations -> APICS CPIM, Demand Planning, Purchasing, S&OP - Sales & Operations Planning - Forecasting, Supplier Development, Supply Chain & Logistics, Commodity Manager, Planner, Buyer, Sourcing % of Travel Required : 0-10% Shift/Hours : First Shift (Day) LOCATION:  Goldsboro, ds 27530STATUS:  Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY:  Manufacturing/Production/OperationsWORK EXPERIENCE:  2+ to 5 YearsCAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager)EDUCATION LEVEL:Bachelor's Degree REFERENCE CODE:1914

Job Title: Senior Buyer Company: Reynolds American Inc. Location: Winston-Salem, NC Description: As the Senior Buyer, you will perform a variety of procurement responsibilities including the procurement and negotiation of R&D materials and services, provide support to Ideation and Innovation projects leading to Commercialization and Contract Manufacturing services. This Senior Buyer role requires intensive and diversified knowledge of procurement principles and practices and makes decisions independently on procurement problems and methods, and represents the organization to resolve important questions. This Senior Buyer will employ advanced sourcing strategies and possesses the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and lead the implementation of these strategies in his/her procurement assignment. Proactively initiates and develops supply strategies, reengineers processes and manages the entire procurement process for assigned commodities and services in support of the Company’s goals and objectives.Responsibilities:The Sr. Buyer demonstrates a high level of experience within Procurement.   Lead procurement cross-functional teams by coordinating all business activities to achieve purchase decisions, which deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet the Company’s requirements through the development of strong business relationships and strategic alliances.   Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long term savings targets.   Implement performance guarantee contracts to minimize the Company’s risk and increase supplier accountability for non-performance.   Lead process improvements initiatives that support the Supply Chain Management (SCM) vision.   Work on project and/or assignments as required, using approved guidelines. Ability to independently assess, define and solve complex supply chain and procurement issues   Supports strategic planning and manages the Procurement process for assigned commodities and services while exercising good business and analytical skills.   Develop, manage and maintain strategic supplier relationships which provide a competitive advantage to the Company.

Job Title: Industrial Distribution Buyer Company: Location: Greensboro, NC Description: Effectively purchase product for inventory. Must manage product lines, analyze costs and place orders. Must have ability to use Windows, Excel, Word and other computer skills. Must have good communication skills, understand urgency and have good organizational skills. Need to have understanding of the basics of purchasing and logistics. One to two years minimum prior experience is preferred. Send your resume to: Register to View