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Associate Buyer I

AT Henry Schein
Henry Schein

Associate Buyer I

Remote

This position is responsible to learn to review and analyze all merchandise to ensure fulfillment to distribution centers. Execute expediting needs on critical and late purchase orders from suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with analyzing inventory levels to determine optimum order amounts based on packaging and lead times.
  • Perform a variety of coordinating, routing, and material handling duties to meet production schedules.
  • Expedite products to solve shortage problems.
  • Ensure incoming products are properly routed.
  • Monitor the flow of products between departments in order to meet scheduled commitments.
  • Learn to process purchase orders from user-generated requisitions for non-standard office supplies, printing and equipment.
  • Set up inventory items, reorder levels and manufacturers in system.
  • Process purchase orders for shipping supplies as directed by supervisor.
  • Maintain accurate and timely data in the inventory item database.
  • Learn to develop good working relationships with vendor representatives.
  • Assist with monitoring inventory levels for overstock inventory and alert management for disposition.
  • Assist with negotiating profit margin with volume buying from our suppliers.
  • Learn core processes and systems for purchasing and expediting

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GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Learn skills to become a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.

• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures.

• Good planning/organizational skills and techniques.

• Good analysis and problem solving skills.

• Good writing and communication skills.

• Basic conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work in team environment

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically no experience required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

TRAVEL/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Travel typically less than 10%.

• Office environment. No special physical demands required.

The posted range for this position is , $42,541-58,494, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers

Job ID: Henry_Schein-R128148
Employment Type: Full Time