Jr. Buyer Level 1

As a Jr. Buyer I for Tower Products Incorporated, you are part of a team that trusts, helps and supports each other.  The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a collaborative and proactive approach to support Tower’s expanding inventory management needs in this entry level procurement role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of routine materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
  
• Develop and maintain strong pro-active working relationships with vendors/reps. 
• Maintain/update product pricing, product close-outs/discontinued items to ensure accuracy
• Manage inventory from assigned vendors to support sales/manufacturing/in-house needs 
• Set and review the inventory min/max levels to ensure proper stock levels are maintained to support sales/mfg
• Process and follow-through of purchase/drop shipment order
• Monitor reports to ensure proactive & consistent attention to inventory levels (i.e. reviewing stagnant inventory and working with Sr. Buyers/vendors on stock rotation)
• Prompt attention/intervention with problem orders/shipments including interaction with Returns & Manufacturing Departments
• Escalate unresolved issues to Senior Buyers
• Interface with accounting department on special pricing/quantity programs
• Resolve any receiving issues (discrepancies, incorrect paperwork, etc.) with suppliers and accounting, expedite/follow through on receipt and payment and reconcile invoicing issues
• Interface with Customer Service/Sales re: backordered items, changes in product line, changes in product costs, shipping delays, discontinued products, etc. 
• Completes all other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail 
• Microsoft proficiency – EXCEL a must 
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (courteous, helpful, professional telephone/interpersonal – verbal/written)
• Strong Mathematic skills
• Ability to work well w/team
• Flexibility
• Familiarity with products within assigned market/willingness to become familiar (review vendor lines/websites, attend in-house trainings, etc.)

 This is an In-house position, not remote

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice