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As a Jr. Buyer I for Tower Products Incorporated, you are part of a team that trusts, helps and supports each other. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a collaborative and proactive approach to support Tower's expanding inventory management needs in this entry level procurement role.

Key responsibilities:

+ Purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of routine materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.

+ Develop and maintain strong pro-active working relationships with vendors/reps.

+ Maintain/update product pricing, product close-outs/discontinued items to ensure accuracy

+ Manage inventory from assigned vendors to support sales/manufacturing/in-house needs

+ Set and review the inventory min/max levels to ensure proper stock levels are maintained to support sales/mfg

+ Process and follow-through of purchase/drop shipment order

+ Monitor reports to ensure proactive & consistent attention to inventory levels (i.e. reviewing stagnant inventory and working with Sr. Buyers/vendors on stock rotation)

+ Prompt attention/intervention with problem orders/shipments including interaction with Returns & Manufacturing Departments

+ Escalate unresolved issues to Senior Buyers

+ Interface with accounting department on special pricing/quantity programs

+ Resolve any receiving issues (discrepancies, incorrect paperwork, etc.) with suppliers and accounting, expedite/follow through on receipt and payment and reconcile invoicing issues

+ Interface with Customer Service/Sales re: backordered items, changes in product line, changes in product costs, shipping delays, discontinued products, etc.

+ Completes all other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Experience:

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Microsoft proficiency - EXCEL a must

+ Strong negotiation and communication skills (courteous, helpful, professional telephone/interpersonal - verbal/written)

+ Strong Mathematic skills

+ Ability to work well w/team

+ Flexibility

+ Familiarity with products within assigned market/willingness to become familiar (review vendor lines/websites, attend in-house trainings, etc.)

*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

Monday through Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Full Time Position

40 hours a week

In-house, not a remote position