Product Buyer

The Product Buyer is responsible for planning, negotiating and purchasing finished products from approved vendors.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
• Per diems available when traveling
  
  

Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,200+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

Responsibilities

• Work from production orders to place Purchase Orders (PO’s) with approved suppliers
• Enter required PO data into ERP system, and forward to suppliers
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
• Review supplier acknowledgement to verify all information is correct corresponding to purchase order
• Request quotations from suppliers for products, provide specifications, and refer information to proper party
• Complete Estimate requests for RFP projects; negotiate with vendors to obtain best pricing for projects
• Evaluate price and availability and place emergency orders for products
• Work with suppliers to resolve non-compliant products
• Generate debit memos when required
• Work with suppliers on invoice issues
• Generate and distribute established and special reports as required
• Maintain continuous and effective working relationship with vendors to keep abreast of new products and updated costs
• Interact with all company departments to provide information, resolve problems and build relationships
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

Skills

• Use personal computer, calculator, data entry terminal, and other common office equipment.
• Requirements include Microsoft Office, Excel Proficiency; experience with basic statistics and statistical reporting; ability to read and understand engineering drawings (BOM’s).
• English is the primary communication language. Ability to speak, read, and write in English are required.
  
  

Education, Experience, Certifications

• One to three years' experience in Purchasing, Business, or Materials Management.
• Two years of college in Purchasing, Materials or Business Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience in MRP systems required.
  
  

Physical and mental demands

• This position is based within a general office with typical office physical demands including sitting, standing, typing on a computer keyboard, bending to reach file cabinets, and occasional lifting of packages less than 25 pounds
  
  

Working Conditions

• The primary work environment this position encounters includes the conditions found within a general office. On a regular basis, this person will be required to go out into a light-manufacturing environment to see employees and/or supervisors.
  
  

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