Buyer-Expeditor

General Description:

Responsible for expediting open orders to ensure delivery commitments are met & assisting with purchasing product as necessary for the operation of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare priority purchase orders and submit to vendors for processing.
  • Contact vendors to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve possible shortages, missed or late deliveries,and other problems.
  • Review vendor confirmations to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
  • Effectively manage the purchase order replenishment process with a focus on matching inventory levels with needs of our customers.
  • Work effectively with all levels of staff to support purchasing and business demands. Assist with other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirments:

We're looking for a solution-oriented person who will approach challenges and propose creative ideas to solve them.  Other requirements include:

  • Analytical skills, which are essential to understand data and draw conclusions on what could be done better. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build fruitful relationships with suppliers and internal teams. 
  • Ease and comfort with multitasking -- ro coordinate multiple activities and projects simultaneously and prioritize work.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle time sensitive projects or orders to meet deadlines set forth by the clients. 
  • Solid time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated, as well as work within a team.
  • Strong skills in procurement fundamentals: buying, contracts, expediting, negotiating and problem solving. Solid understanding of procurement practices and policies. 
  • Experience with use of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Microsoft Suite are a plus.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years purchasing and/or inventory experience preferred.

 

Please send your resume and salary requirements to recruiting@chicagoscenic.com