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Robert Half Purchaser in West Coxsackie, New York
Description
A well-established and growing organization is seeking a Buyer to join its supply chain team. This role is responsible for demand-driven purchasing, inventory optimization, vendor collaboration, and accurate order execution across multiple brands and suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and managing the end-to-end purchasing process within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase product based on demand forecasts and purchase requisitions to meet company objectives and supplier requirements
Review and validate purchase requisitions; create and manage purchase orders in SAP
Evaluate order requests from sales and suppliers to ensure accuracy and reasonableness
Analyze inventory levels, overstock risks, financial exposure, and storage constraints
Plan orders and assess forecast accuracy and trends during the ordering process
Maintain proper inventory levels across warehouses through ongoing reporting, forecasting, and collaboration with demand planning and sales
Improve ordering practices to reduce out-of-stocks and unnecessary inter-warehouse transfers
Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and maintain accurate ETAs; coordinate with carriers to expedite shipments when required
Resolve discrepancies and determine corrective actions when issues arise
Maintain accurate records related to orders, confirmations, receipts, item data, and costs
Perform item and cost maintenance, including review of moving averages
Manage ordering-related claims and exceptions
Facilitate the samples process
Build strong working relationships with sales, demand planners, suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a collaborative, compliant, and safe work environment
Requirements
SAP experience preferred.
- Proficient PC skills using MS Office, intermediate Excel skills, and other various computer systems are necessary. - Must be a result-oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meet deadlines.
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