Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Allentown, PA
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Buyer
- Accupac
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Harleysville, PA
FULL_TIME
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Buyer, Full-Time
Accupac is hiring a Full-Time Buyer to join our 1st shift team at our Harleysville location.
Basic Job Functions:
The Professional Buyer will be responsible for select or assigned operations focused on the procurement of materials and supplies needed for the manufacturing and packaging operations of the organization.
Essential Functions of the Job:- Typical duties include placing orders with vendors, following up on, and expediting orders to assure satisfactory delivery,
- Prepares all aspects procurement solicitations for formally advertised or negotiated procedures including term, conditions, scope of work, and customer compliance.
- Reviews and approves requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
- Research supply sources. Determines sole source validity if needed.
- Personally, handles contract negotiations covering items of major importance or magnitude. Negotiates price, delivery, quantity, payment, change orders, etc.
- Provides liaison between vendor sales managers and department heads for procurement procedures, order status, and problem resolution. Advises of cost-effective alternatives.
- Resolves bid disputes and conformance issues.
- Interprets MRP reports and executes order placement with suppliers as required.
- Verifies invoices against original orders.
- Maintains purchase order and invoice files.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Works closely with operations teams (customer service and production).
- Prepares routine customer price updates in addition to requests for quotation for prospective business.
- Will function with limited or no supervision.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to document work in progress.
- Knowledge of cost analysis techniques.
- Ability to evaluate procurement bids in accordance with established criteria.
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
- Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
- Negotiating skills.
- Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to prepare formal procurement solicitations in compliance with Company business policies and any state procurement code.
- Records maintenance skills. Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Physical Requirements:- Walking/Standing on concrete floors for up to one (1) hour per day and walking long distances.
· Climbing step stools and maintaining balance.
· Lift/Carry items up to 25 pounds.
· Pushing/Pulling items up to 50 pounds.
· Hear/Execute clear speech, in person and over the telephone.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: Occasional
Education and/or Experience: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an MRP Environment.
- 11 Days Ago
Buyer
- Indotronix International Corporation
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Allentown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Purpose This position is responsible for procuring Indirect Services (includes but not limited to Human Resources, Customer Service, Consulting for all business lines, Marketing/Communications) at an ...
- 1 Month Ago
Buyer
- SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology
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Coopersburg, PA
FULL_TIME
- Buyer Shellback is looking for a full time Buyer responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials in support of our Coopersburg, PA / West Chester, OH manufacturing operations. This is an amazing opp...
- 1 Month Ago
Buyer
- ABEC Inc
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Bethlehem, PA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionPosition Summary: The Buyer will transact business to buy the products or services required by ABEC with the most favorable terms and conditions. The Buyer will work with the people in the ...
- 1 Month Ago
Industrial Buyer
- HTSS, Inc.
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Quakertown, PA
FULL_TIME
- Electric Motor Shop in Quakertown, PA is looking for an Industrial Buyer. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Pay $20 BOE To inquire and get Part lists and parts breakdown assemblies from industrial equipm...
- 2 Days Ago
Buyer II
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
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Bethlehem, PA
FULL_TIME
- Overview About B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry...
- 7 Days Ago
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Sales Manager - Jewelry, Handbags and Fashion Accessories, King of Prussia
- Neiman Marcus Group
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King of Prussia, PA
- NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, b...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation
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Wayne, PA
- >> Buyer Buyer Summary Title:BuyerID:1070Location:Wayne, PADepartment:Hardware Description The Buyer interacts with deal...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Manager - Jewelry, Handbags and Fashion Accessories (King of Prussia)
- Neiman Marcus Group
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King of Prussia, PA
- NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, b...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buying Office Clerical- Intimates
- Boscov's
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Reading, PA
- Job Description Buying Office Clerical Job Description Experienced Clericals-bring your experience to work for you where...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Moravian Book Shop Department Manager- Textbook (Full-time)
- BNED
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Bethlehem, PA
- ** Moravian Book Shop Department Manager- Textbook (Full-time)** **Job Category****:** Dept Mgr/Asst. Dept Mgr **Requisi...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - MAC, Lehigh Valley - Full Time
- Macys
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Whitehall, PA
- About: Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Retail Cosmetics Counter Manager - Lancome, Lehigh Valley - Full Time
- Macys
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Whitehall, PA
- Job Overview: With a role as a Counter Manager in the Macy's Cosmetics Department, you will be responsible for supervisi...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Department Manager (Full-time)
- BNED
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East Stroudsburg, PA
- ** Department Manager (Full-time)** **Job Category****:** Dept Mgr/Asst. Dept Mgr **Requisition Number****:** DEPAR02170...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
$136,862 to $191,397
Allentown, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. do?
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Twin Falls, ID
Merchandise buyers set the overall merchandising direction through detailed short- and long-term sales strategies.
January 31, 2020
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Rapid City, SD
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell.
January 28, 2020
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Minneapolis, MN
Buyers tend to be very product focused and work more closely with designers and suppliers, structuring a range by considering the look, style, colour and so forth.
January 13, 2020