Buyer I

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us

unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different

ways each of us contributes to Vallen\'s success. We pride ourselves on

being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates.

When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast

network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a

career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain

solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners,

and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen: 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 Opportunity. Position

Summary: Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Buyer. In

this position, you are responsible for purchasing products, goods, and

materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization\'s

exceptional standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of

supply. Additionally, you may be purchasing product in support of a

Vallen distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an

assigned vendor. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform

procurement activities to ensure the organization\'s current and

anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are

met and in alignment with Vallen\'s purchasing strategies. Review and

approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.

Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the

GAINS application. Assess existing orders to determine action for

expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery. Place purchase

requisitions and vendor orders. Monitor the quality and timeliness of

products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged

goods and/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 of orders with

internal and/or external customers. Communicates with vendors to resolve

problems with timeliness and product quality. Maintain and cultivate

relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external

customers. Research and\... For full info follow application link. Equal

Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally

Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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