VSP Vision
AssistantBuyer
“Assistant Buyer at VSP Vision. Skills: procurement of goods and services, process purchase requisitions, monitoring the inventory reorder points, expedite orders, resolve invoice discrepancies, Process and distribute Low Stock Notices, inventory management reports, Input purchase orders, issue standard POs, research, analysis, and recommendations of new sources, monitoring supplier performance, negotiate pricing, assure quality, timely delivery. follow established guidelines and assist the Buyer”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure availability of stocked items; ensure purchases are cost-effective; suppliers provide the expected service and value; ensure purchases meet customers’ requirements and are cost-effective; assure quality, timely delivery of standard items
Industry & Context.
resolve invoice discrepancies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
two to four years of general office experiences, Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and computer-based inventory systems, Ability to read and write at a level necessary to complete the above tasks, Excellent communication skills, Proficient with MS Word and Excel, Data Entry experience, Ability to type 25 wpm, business math skills
What You'll Do.
follow established guidelines and assist the Buyers and other Purchasing staff in the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers
Process purchase requisitions from internal and regional customers for standard non-stock
ensure all requisitions are processed accurately and timely
Assist with monitoring the inventory reorder points as assigned by ensure availability of stocked items
Expedite orders as required and provide weekly updates regarding order status
resolve invoice discrepancies with A/P and suppliers
Process and distribute Low Stock Notices and inventory management reports
Input purchase orders into the computer system and
within established guidelines
issue standard POs to suppliers
Assist in the research
and recommendations of new sources of specific goods
and process improvements
Assist in monitoring supplier performance to ensure purchases are cost-effective
and suppliers provide the expected service and value
Coordinate with Buyers and internal customers to identify needs and prepare specifications to ensure purchases meet customers’ requirements and are cost-effective
Prepare and distribute requests for quotes to suppliers
Recommend and assist with interviewing prospective suppliers
negotiate pricing and assure quality
timely delivery of standard items
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
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