Associate Buyer

Our client, a medical technology company, is seeking an Associate Buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work across a variety of departments which will successfully align in the organization.

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Location: Durham, NC

Pay Range: $28/hour

Whats the Job?

• Assist with expediting and validating incoming POs
• Resolve purchasing problems between department and supplier
• Confer with vendors, receiving, warehouse, and carrier personnel to expedite and trace missing/delayed shipments
• Manage follow up resolution with external departments and/or supplier to correct Accounts Payable invoice issues
• Develop and maintain accurate point of contact data for all suppliers

Whats Needed?

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience required, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• Previous experience utilizing MRP, supply chain management software and tools (Great Plains)
• Proven analysis and presentation skills including use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and advanced functions/concepts

Whats in it for me?

• $28/hour pay rate
• Monday-Friday work schedule 8am-5pm (with some flexibility)
• Hybrid work schedule, 2-3 days in office/week
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team

If this is a role that interests you and youd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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