Buyer - Mobile Hydraulics Industrial Distribution, Savage, Minnesota

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the execution of procurement processes to maximize customer on-time delivery while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Regularly maintain Trend inventory master and warehouse records
• Communicate to suppliers and execute supply chain management per SunSource Best Practices and buyer expectations document.
• Process supplier returns/credits for defective, obsolete, and excess materials where appropriate.
• Proactively manage excess and obsolete material in a team environment
• Serve as conduit for communication between SunSource and Supplier.
• Schedule and organize cadence/escalation meetings as needed.
• Engage in instructor/self-guided training to obtain/refresh skills.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Experience, Education and Skills:

• High School Diploma is required. Associated degree or better is preferred.
• 1+ years' experience working in procurement / inventory control as a buyer or similar position.
• Experience working within an industrial distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with supply chain principles within distribution is preferred.
• Knowledge of products and components in hydraulic / fluid power / off-highway mobile equipment is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to operate typical equipment found in an office environment including computers and phones.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office fluency including Excel and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn complex processes quickly.
• Physical Requirements – Work involves sitting most of the workday or more than 50% of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Must be able to use PPE as required.

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