What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer Admin position at Threshold Enterprises?
Summary Of Job Duties
Under general supervision of the Sr. Purchasing Manager, purchase finished branded product (Vendor Product), manage inventory and product issues, and negotiate with vendors to resolve day-to-day concerns or issues that arise.
Specific Job Duties
- Analyze and take action on stock alert reports on a daily basis for assigned vendor products.
- Plan and schedule buys based on discount availability and stock level considerations.
- Negotiate deals related to new orders for promotional pricing.
- Manage assigned vendors for continuous improvements in price, delivery and quality.
- Resolve order and invoice discrepancies with vendors.
- Process product changes, managing the transition between old version and new.
- Process and manage vendor price changes, determining final buy at advantageous price.
- Monitor and audit insurance file to ensure assigned vendors coverage is current and adequate.
- Monitor and expedite outstanding orders to ensure items are received within required lead times.
- Perform general office duties as required: filing, heavy phone work, heavy e-mail correspondence.
- Evaluate and request return approval from vendors on overstock items.
- Maintain item and purchasing data in NAVision, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Threshold management