Consumer Purchasing / Buyer

What You’ll Do

• Purchase assigned consumer products to support customer demand and inventory requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate product replenishment activities.

• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal departments to maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Support finished goods planning and forecasting activities.

• Maintain and update product pricing information within company systems.

• Process purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance.

• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.

• Identify and resolve open or unreconciled purchase orders.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations on cross-functional initiatives.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Meet established performance, service, and productivity standards.

• Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred.
• Experience with KRONOS and Db Query V1 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, vendors, and visitors.
• Must maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Must successfully complete required background and drug screenings.

Why Work at A&E?

• Full-time hours

• Competitive pay with production bonuses in certain departments

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment on all company property to achieve the best working conditions for all associates and visitors
• Ensure good housekeeping in designated work area and common areas of the facility
• As an associate, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with vendors, visitors and other associates 

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American & Efird (A&E) is an Equal Opportunity Employer: employees and candidates are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran