**Job Description** AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products. We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency. We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization. Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style. **Buyer (Must be commutable/local to South Hackensack, NJ or Piedmont, SC or Tamarac, FL)** About the role: As a Buyer for AFC Industries, you will work with our inventory management system to; manage inventory levels, communicate purchase orders and requests for quotes to suppliers and internal teams, manage the open order board, and support special projects. What’s in it for you: + Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and casual work environment. + Join an organization experiencing tremendous growth, thus, professional growth opportunities and the ability to make a tangible difference. + Joining an extremely effective and cross functional team. What you’ll be doing: + Process and work inventory management reporting tools including but not limited to: Buy Reports for assigned commodities, Days on Hand, Process Purchase Order Reports, Open Purchase Order Reports on a weekly basis. + Responsible for issuing purchase orders to the supply base. + Effective management of the open order board, ensuring system updates with accurate information for all orders. + Manage elevated expedite orders and coordinate with the appropriate personnel to ensure minimal supply chain interruption. + Quote standard and smaller dollar items that support company goals and guidelines. + Responsible for timely processing of purchase order confirmations from the supply base to ensure accuracy of purchase order details. + Active participation with the supply base to develop relationships + Disposition of rejected material within the assigned buying areas by coordinating across departments to ensure minimal interruption to the customer. + Support accounting through timely resolution of invoice discrepancies + Other duties as assigned. + Contribute to a team where all perspectives and ideas are welcomed and encouraged. What you need: + **Bachelor’s degree (or pursuit of) in business-related field, preferably concentrating in Supply Chain or Purchasing.** + **Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel & Word, including ability to do VLOOKUPs in Excel.** + **3+ years of related experience in a buying/purchasing role.** + Ability to communicate effectively. + Professional attitude and representation. + Strong planning and organizational skills. + Results-orientated. + Strong teamwork skills. + Strong attention to detail, accuracy and completement while meeting deadlines. + Ability to establish relationships with vendors. + Blueprint reading and understanding. + Demonstrated understanding of inventory turns, including how they are calculated, and the importance of increased inventory turns. + P21 experience preferred but not required. Work Hours: 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday Targeted Salary Range: $50,000-70,000 Benefits: + 401(k) + 401(k) matching + Dental insurance + Flexible spending account + Health insurance + Life insurance + Paid time off + Vision insurance _We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer._ \#AFC123