Waterworks
Inventory Management
Buyer
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“Buyer at Waterworks. Skills: Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Inventory Control. Manage suppliers for timely delivery. Oversee procurement cycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure the correct materials and quantities are received on time to meet customer demand; Maintain proper inventory levels
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
Requires onsite presence in our Danbury HQ 3 days per week., Requires travel up to 25%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-5 years’ experience as a buyer or planner in the manufacturing industry, Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Advanced MS Office skills – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc., Ability to communicate (verbally & written) with all levels within the organization, Ability to exercise independent judgment within guidelines established by the company
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business or related field, preferred or equivalent experience, Infor M3 a plus, Exhibit Company Core Values of being Customer Focused, Innovative, Action Oriented, Passionate, and Respectful
What You'll Do.
Manage suppliers for timely delivery
Oversee procurement cycle
Place and manage purchase orders
Maintain cost-effective supplier base
Build and maintain supplier support
Review and adjust open purchase orders
Ensure purchasing activities comply
Maintain accurate purchasing records
Process requisitions for non-inventory
Monitor and support purchasing activities
Expedite past-due orders
Process return-to-vendor materials
Update purchasing databases
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact and navigate relationships with functional partners including sales, services, accounting, distribution.; Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams.; Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve departmental and company goals.
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate (verbally & written) with all levels within the organization
Full Job Description
## Description About Waterworks When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large. What We Provide What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion. The Role The Buyer is a key position within the Waterworks Supply Chain and our Planning and Procurement function. This role is responsible for managing suppliers, ensuring the correct materials and quantities are received on time to meet customer demand and to maintain proper inventory levels. Manage the procurement cycle from purchase order to payment. The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, is fluent with Microsoft office and proficiency with excel, experienced in supply chain and can handle multiple priorities with a customer service mindset. Ability to successfully interact and navigate relationships with functional partners including sales, services, accounting, distribution. This role requires onsite presence in our Danbury HQ 3 days per week. ## Responsibilities Manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery of correct materials and quantiti
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