DAY TO DAY Item Purchasing Associate

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Process Orders**: Create and send out daily purchase orders (POs) based on stock requisitions.
• **Track Shipments**: Monitor daily arrivals and follow up with logistics providers to prevent stock delays.
• **Manage Inventory**: Track daily stock levels to avoid product shortages or overstocking.
• **Vendor Relations**: Source local suppliers, request competitive price quotes, and negotiate basic terms.
• **Inspect Receipts**: Verify incoming deliveries against purchase invoices for accurate quantity and quality.
• **Resolve Disputes**: Handle supplier issues regarding broken merchandise, shorted orders, or pricing errors.
• **Log Data**: Maintain neat, updated digital records of items, purchasing prices, and supplier profiles.

& Skills

• **Experience**: 1 to 3 years of experience in retail buying, warehouse purchasing, or supply chain procurement.
• **Education**: High school diploma required; degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• **Tech Skills**: Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking) and basic inventory management software.
• **Core Skills**: Fast data entry skills, basic math skills, and excellent negotiation abilities.
• **Communication**: Strong verbal and written communication skills to deal with diverse wholesale vendors.
• **Speed**: Ability to handle sudden inventory changes and work under daily time limits.

Experience

• EXPRENCE IN PURCHASING: 1 year (Required)
• KNOWLAGE OF WHOLE SELLERS: 1 year (Required)