Buyer

Responsibilities: Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner, complying with all company safety policies and procedures. Ensure TFS is using the direct vendor solutions, eliminating non-direct supply chain relationships where possible Demonstrate mastery of assigned commodities, ensuring both Standard Costs and Purchase Prices are maintained in the business system.  Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned vendors; negotiate long term pricing strategies, volume rebates, incentives (including freight). Ensure vendors are working with TFS to consolidate shipments to reduce incoming freight costs and manage all expedite requests Responsible for determining centralized stocking locations and managing the transfer of product between branches to meet customer service and vendor purchase requirements Ensure stocking requests are researched, validated and have proper approvals prior to ordering Maintain strong relationship and communication with and manage order controls and inventory levels for assigned branches Communicate weekly shipment schedule to assigned branch locations including product quantity and estimated delivery date Monitor and report on monthly purchasing metrics Implement Plan for Every Part (PFEP), and review quarterly enable increased inventory efficiency Obtain 99% fulfillment rate at assigned branches Resolve warehouse discrepancies (double shipments, quantity discrepancies, incorrect part number and RGA) Manage and close out all vendor non-conformances as related to assigned vendors Ensure processes are documented to comply with TFS standard operating procedures or internal desk manuals Ensure all required purchasing SOX information is monitored and reported   Please note 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.   Supervisory Responsibilities: None   General Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook Demonstrated excellence in Excel Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills Explicit understanding of transaction flow through business system Ability to be an individual and team contributor Maintains a strong sense of urgency Must have a “Do What It Takes” attitude. Assertive with a strong sense of urgency   Specific Demonstrated Capabilities: Experienced negotiator with proven results Keen analytical abilities with solid problem-solving skills Must possess the initiative to identify problems along with the appropriate solutions Deadline driven and results oriented Strong presentation abilities   Interpersonal Skills: Positive attitude with a proven desire to succeed Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-department structure Ability to influence others outside of assigned department Ability to work well at all levels in an organization   Experience & Educational Requirements: 4 Year College Degree Required (Supply Chain Management or Relevant Discipline Preferred) C.P.M. Certification a plus   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; utilize ladders with a weight capacity of 250 lbs. or less, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Work Environment: Office environment   Travel Requirements: ·         Minimal travel   Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.