JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Buyer - Entry Level executes procurement activities while communicating with Vendors and internal stakeholders on status and risk. Responsible for executing all phases of purchase requisition management including PO and freight issue resolution. The Entry Level Buyer executes activities in home-grown tools, Excel models, and SAP systems.

This role is high-speed, high-volume, and requires attention to detail and a strong tenacity to close actions and provide deliverables.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• PO LIFECYCLE: Execute and track all functions of PO life cycle (creation, monitoring, closing, issue resolution)
• PO MODS: Modify POs as directed and required to meet inventory goals
• FREIGHT: Resolve in-bound freight issues from suppliers
• VENDOR ENGAGEMENT: Interact with suppliers daily to build relationships & drive PO updates
• INV: Assist with inventory levels, mix, executing stock rotations, & supporting sales pipeline
• VRD: Drive exception process management for any product received which does not conform to purchase order
• COMMS: Provide all key purchasing communications and tracking systems
• oSF: Procurement Case resolution: ship status, delivery issues, PO change, Inquiries, and any other tasks requiring resolution
• Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required:
  • BS or BA in Business or related field (or degree in progress) preferred
• Minimum Experience required:
  • 1 or more years of purchasing experience
• Skills required:
  • Experience in a growth business environment
  • Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize data and use it to make recommendations
  • Exceptional organization and follow-up skills
  • Superior communication skills in both verbal and written format
  • Strong communication skills and ability to take initiative
  • Successful in a fast-paced environment and able to effectively use problem-solving techniques
  • Team player who works productively with staff at all levels of the organization
  • Excel and SAP experience preferred

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY:

• Financial:
  • Position affords access to confidential or proprietary information
• Supervisory:
  • None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced office environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repetitive motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods of time

Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time

Visual Requirement: (Examples: Able to see and read PC screens; detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print)

Hearing Requirement: (Examples: able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation; understand what clients are saying in normal conversation)

COMPREHENSION

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information

Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information

Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions

Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints

ORGANIZATION

Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology

Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month)

Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

REASONING & DECISION MAKING

Ability to apply common sense in performing job

Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit

Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services

COMMUNICATION

Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal departments and external customers, continuously maintaining a positive, congenial and professional demeanor

Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication

Ability to compose emails, letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information

Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly

Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups.

Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area

MATHEMATICS

Ability to count accurately

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy

Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes

Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop forecasts and computer models

Compensation:

Compensation Range: $48, 000 - $55, 000

Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. This position is not eligible for a variable pay component as part of the hiring range.

While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 10 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F