Buyer I - Integrated Supply

Position Summary
Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as an On‑site Buyer. In this position, you will work at a customer location and will be responsible for providing exceptional service by purchasing products, goods, and materials (stock and/or non‑stock, or stock buy) that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Perform procurement activities to ensure the customer’s current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and/or non‑stock, or spot buy) are met and aligned with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.

Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by Vallen’s inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.

Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by Vallen’s inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning application.

Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de‑expediting for optimal delivery.

Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.

Research, assess, and make recommendations for vendors and/or specific items to ensure they comply with specifications and meet the customer’s quality, pricing, and delivery standards.

Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items when necessary.

Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.

Follow up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery and communicate status of orders with customers.

Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.

Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.

Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.

Identify opportunities for and document customer cost savings.

Produce customer KPI measurement data.

Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.

Adhere to LEAN operating practices; ensure worksite is professional, clean, and neat at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance) preferred.

1+ years of experience in procurement preferred.

CPM certification preferred.

Excellent customer service skills.

Computer skills and aptitude to learn various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications.

Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.

Self‑starter with the ability to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficiency with MS‑Office products.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits At Vallen

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage

401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)

Employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents

Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire; 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.

Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)

Employee discounts through BenefitHub

Advancement opportunities

Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key‑boarding activities.

Work may be in a manufacturing environment and could have exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.

Safety protection may be required while in the customer’s facility (hand, foot, and eye or other as dictated by the customer’s safety protocols).

Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand and walk, and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to distinguish color.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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