Buyer

_*Buyer*_ *FSLA Status: * Full-Time Exempt *Compensation:* Salary – Range varies depending on experience - $70k – 100K *Department:* Purchasing *Reports to:* Director of Purchasing *Job Duties:* · Managing assigned purchasing areas that efficiently and cost effectively support the operation.
· Works directly with suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery standards are met while following purchasing policies and procedures.
· Managing many suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, negotiating prices, maintaining in-stock inventory levels, analyzing inventory trends and look for leveraged opportunities are all key to this position.
* Manage a network of vendors to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
* Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate the best terms, pricing, and delivery.
* Place purchase orders, control inventory, ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels and minimize overstock or stock out conditions.
* Arrange transport of goods and track orders to the point of delivery.
Partner with warehouse teams to expedite the receiving and check-in of goods and materials.
* Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
* Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales and Engineering on sales events, new items, product availability and quality related issues.
* Research and evaluate potential new sources of supply.
On-board new suppliers as needed.
* Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
*Required Skills: * * 2-5 years’ experience as a buyer, replenishment re-buyer or inventory planner * Good computer skills: Experience with Microsoft Office Products, such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
* Critical thinking and negotiation skills * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong follow-up/follow through skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
· Self-starter and independent thinker that can work with a wide range of personalities under limited supervision.
* Occasional domestic travel to trade shows, company events and supplier locations.
*Preferred:* · Bachelor’s Degree * Automotive parts industry experience * MS Access and Microsoft Navision experience a plus * Understand forecasting methods (demand, trend, seasonality).
Optimizing inventory across multiple distribution centers is a major plus.
*We offer excellent benefits:* · Medical PPO · Dental · Vision · Life Insurance · Matching 401k · Holidays · Vacation and Sick Time Off _*Go to www.
mossmotors.
com*__*for further information about open positions at Moss Motors, Ltd.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Procurement: 2 years (Required) * Purchasing: 2 years (Required) * Customer service: 3 years (Required) * Sales: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Santa Barbara, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person