# Buyer

**Company:** [SIGMA](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/gvtorEXirniAg2D6E8WAJK.md)
**Location:** Elk City, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Procurement 80000133

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## Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a team member of the Supply Chain department, the Buyer will be responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventories and consignment warehouse levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

\-Prepare and perform weekly review of inventory reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects

\-Expedite and track the flow of material from shipment to production to ensure production needs are met

\-Manage, test, and qualify new supplies/suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base;

Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships

\-Collect technical specifications and food safety documentation

\-Assist with and review inventory costing with facility accounting staff

\-Partner with dry good storage staff and production teams on usage requirements and any material issues

\-Review and audit materials to ensure they meet standards before being sent to production

\-Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

▪Bachelor's degree in business or related field or combination of relevant education and experience

▪One (1) year of experience in inventory management supply ordering

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

▪Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

▪Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and present a professional demeanor

▪Work independently and within a team environment

▪Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy

▪Ability to articulate ideas to both internal and external audiences both verbally and in writing

▪Ability to stay current with industry best practices and apply new concepts

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

▪Office setting environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and machinery.

▪Able to sit for long periods of time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

▪Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

▪Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.

▪Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development  
      
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