Buyer

Buyer We are seeking a Buyer who has experience purchasing a broad range of consumer goods within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities and Duties: Processing and tracking Purchase Orders Negotiating pricing with vendors Verifying and analyzing availability Maintaining inventory and pricing levels Analyzing product performance by monitoring key metrics and planning future purchases Must understand just-in-time inventory, sell through, and industry/market trends Grow and sustain relationships with vendors, with a primary focus on creating business opportunities Excellent organizational, interpersonal and computer skills are a must Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree Consumer good purchasing experience STRONGLY desired Experience with forecasting and understanding product life cycles Experience in high value and high-volume purchasing Strong Excel skills Great Plains experience is a plus Strong work ethic and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment 5+ years of purchasing experience Benefits: Competitive salary Health insurance 401(k) plan with an employer match Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Paid time off Generous employee purchase and incentive programs Salary is commensurate with experience Rymax (http://www.rymaxinc.com) understands the value of employee appreciation and customer loyalty. As the #1, full-service loyalty marketing organization, Rymax provides strategic, customized recognition programs and events to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations. Our award-winning programs are carefully designed to maximize business growth, engage employees, motivate sales teams and increase customer retention, through aspirational brand name rewards. Come join an organization that values employee engagement and rewards achievements! Rymax is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience: Negotiation: 1 year (Required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) Forecasting: 1 year (Required) retail buying: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Pine Brook, NJ 07058 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pine Brook, NJ 07058