Surplus Buyer - Inside
Brief Description
The Surplus Buyer is responsible for providing parts, equipment, and materials by developing sources of supply and monitoring supplier performance, obtaining required parts, equipment and materials, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment, and managing and controlling inventory.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices. Report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
• Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Maintain accuracy of stock code information within systems, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc.
• Ensure system parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety, and current inventory levels; making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
• Administrative functions including Pricing/processing loads, building minimal quotes, etc to support the sales department.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies/practices and research methods.
• Outstanding detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge or MS Office; excel skills required.
Summary
Company Overview
Backed by over 100 years of combined experience, Sunbelt Solomon offers an unmatched ability to provide comprehensive, configured solutions for utility, industrial, and commercial applications. Our engineering capabilities, safety, environmental qualifications, and dedication to delivering quality products have truly made the difference in keeping customers across a broad spectrum of industries powered and supported for the long haul. Sunbelt Solomon is a global company with brands across US, Canada, and Chile. Our teams include Trinity Power, Phasor, Valley Transformers, Titan Quality Power Services, Holland Industrial Services, Magna IV Engineering Inc., and Power Solutions Group LLC. These brands allow Sunbelt Solomon to offer a wide scope of product offerings, service capabilities, and best-in-class industry expertise. We are honored to be the go-to resource for all things electrical transformers and committed to advancing the future of our organization and our industry.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
• Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
• Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
• Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
• Core Values:
• People: The core of our success.
• Safety: It’s in our DNA.
• Strategic: We forge our own future.
• Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
• Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.
Company Benefits
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Full-time