Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Buyer will manage relationships with vendors and act as a point of contact for our team on any requests related to product and purchase orders. They will be responsible for managing the status of orders and getting product in the door in a timely and cost-effective manner. This is a hybrid position based in Greenville, SC.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Place daily and weekly purchase orders with vendors
• Acknowledge and confirm purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
• Update purchase orders when vendor shipping dates change
• Respond to requests related to product lead times and other product questions
• Resolve receiving discrepancies with vendors
• Place dropships orders
• Keep vendor and purchasing system data up to date

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or relevant field
• 5 years' experience in Product Management, Vendor Relations, or relevant role
• Water Industry experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms
• Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Works in an office setting. Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. 

Activities require the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, occasionally move about inside the office to access files or office equipment, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, handheld devices, copy machine, and computer printer, and operate and monitor various equipment. Must be able to position self to maintain equipment, including under tables and desks. 

No heavy lifting is expected; exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, phones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines. 

CORE VALUES

Integrity: I am honest and authentic in all interactions; speaking only truth and making my best efforts to deliver as promised. Integrity is the core value upon which all the others rest.

Initiative: I am a self-starter who diligently acts to fulfill our Vision, Mission, and Strategy by paying close attention to detail and proactively supporting and communicating with my team members without being requested.

Grit: I passionately and courageously persevere through challenges and ensure a team win. I choose excellence over perfection. Excellence is an attitude that prioritizes progress over perfection. Perfection is a destructive illusion.

Thirst for Knowledge: I continuously improve myself by learning on my own, sharing ideas with my team, growing through experience, and becoming a subject matter expert.

Communication: I am aware of my team’s information needs and proactively communicate with my team when I need help or support, when my team needs help or support, when I identify opportunities for improvement, and when I see an issue that may impact a customer, partner, or guest.