Vallen USA
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Buyer I - Integrated Supply
position at
Vallen USA . This role is located on‑site at the customer’s facility.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
401K with discretionary company match (US positions only)
Employer‑paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vitality Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary As an On‑site Buyer, you will purchase products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non‑stock) that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials is met in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies.
Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen's inventory management or other ERP application.
Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen's inventory management or other ERP application.
Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de‑expediting for optimal delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items to ensure compliance with specifications and customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials; coordinate return of damaged goods or replacement items.
Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery and communicate status to customers.
Resolve vendor problems related to timeliness and product quality.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
Identify opportunities for customer cost savings and document them.
Produce customer KPI measurement data.
Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure work site is professional, clean, and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) preferred.
1+ years of procurement experience preferred.
CPM certification preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.
Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Organizational and execution skills.
Proficiency with MS Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Long periods of working on a computer and performing repetitive key‑boarding activities.
Work may be in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
Safety protection may be required while in the customer’s facility.
Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
Regular talking and hearing; frequent sitting; occasional standing and walking; occasional lifting and moving up to 25 lbs.
Requires close vision and the ability to distinguish color.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Wholesale
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Buyer I - Integrated Supply
position at
Vallen USA . This role is located on‑site at the customer’s facility.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
401K with discretionary company match (US positions only)
Employer‑paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vitality Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement Opportunities
Position Summary As an On‑site Buyer, you will purchase products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non‑stock) that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials is met in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies.
Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen's inventory management or other ERP application.
Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen's inventory management or other ERP application.
Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de‑expediting for optimal delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items to ensure compliance with specifications and customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials; coordinate return of damaged goods or replacement items.
Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery and communicate status to customers.
Resolve vendor problems related to timeliness and product quality.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.
Identify opportunities for customer cost savings and document them.
Produce customer KPI measurement data.
Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure work site is professional, clean, and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) preferred.
1+ years of procurement experience preferred.
CPM certification preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills and aptitude to learn ERP and Inventory Management applications.
Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Organizational and execution skills.
Proficiency with MS Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Long periods of working on a computer and performing repetitive key‑boarding activities.
Work may be in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
Safety protection may be required while in the customer’s facility.
Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
Regular talking and hearing; frequent sitting; occasional standing and walking; occasional lifting and moving up to 25 lbs.
Requires close vision and the ability to distinguish color.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Wholesale
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vallen USA by 2x.
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