Buyer (Real Estate)

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, VisionPaid Time Off- Including Birthday HoursLife and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid) Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid) 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner Access to LinkedIn Learning YMCA discount and more!
Purpose and Scope of Job:
Completes a variety of procurement and materials management tasks, directly or by assisting the Strategic Procurement Manager, Specialist or Technical Buyer.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Issues purchase orders and makes necessary updates as needed.
Responds to requests from end users to expedite delivery dates with vendors, negotiates expediting fees and communicates delays or production prioritization to team members.
Contacts vendors to confirm/update delivery times.
Generates and distributes reports required for purchase order follow-up and vendor performance.
Assists Strategic Sourcing Specialists on Purchase Requests, by searching for and identifying suitable vendors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in business discipline or equivalent experience required.
Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite program, particularly with Excel, and excellent keyboarding skills required.
Three (3) years prior experience in an environment interacting with vendors or customers necessary, with an understanding of supply chain management principles preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employers ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.