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Applied Industrial Technologies Hiring for Buyer at Kent, WA Full Time
We are seeking a skilled Buyer/Purchasing Associate that will be joining a growing company. This professional will be responsible for handling the procurement of products and assisting the project management team using our state-of-the-art system.
What you will do:
- Update, verify, change and complete purchase requisitions (buy reports or purchasing requests) by comparing items requested to actual demand, minimum requirements and usage trend
- Obtain price lists from vendors/suppliers.
- Responsible for communicating with the sales team/customer service department on backorders.
- Resolve inventory discrepancy issues with vendors.
- Complete weekly or daily assigned reports, e.g. negative bin, new item, stock bin, etc.
- Help maintain ERP system costs in our system.
- Coordination of returns to suppliers.
- Assist the project management department
Requirements:
- 6+ months proven purchasing experience
- Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills, basic math & reading skills
- Use of proper English grammar, written and verbal
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
- Intermediate level Microsoft Excel experience
- Distribution or manufacturing environment preferred
Join the Spencer Fluid Power team!
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [email protected] or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.