Buyer

For over 80 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and the packaging industry itself. We are looking for a talented individual with a proven ability to manage vendor relationships and focus on cost savings for a full-time position.

Requirements

• Source and investigate new products
• Exceed expected turnaround times with external and internal customers
• Establish target selling prices on all made-to-order merchandise and all non-stock items
• Create and maintain part numbers and initial cost set-ups within Great Plains
• Monitor and manage inventory in Stock and JIT categories
• Update costing after verification by our vendors
• Processes merchandise control requests in a timely manner
• Maintain an up-to-date log of supplier increases
• Update and maintain accurate information on all reports
• Responsible for managing all documents: correspondence, quotes, etc.
• Maintain open communication with our suppliers on lead-times
• Work effectively and professionally with inter-departmental personnel

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Benefits
• Wonderful company culture