Assistant Buyer

Under direct supervision, follow established guidelines and assist the Buyers and other Purchasing staff in the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers

Process purchase requisitions from internal and regional customers for standard non-stock items; ensure all requisitions are processed accurately and timely

Assist with monitoring the inventory reorder points as assigned by Buyers; ensure availability of stocked items

Expedite orders as required and provide weekly updates regarding order status to buyers; resolve invoice discrepancies with A/P and suppliers

Process and distribute Low Stock Notices, and inventory management reports

Input purchase orders into computer system and, within established guidelines, issue standard PO’s to suppliers

Assist in the research, analysis and recommendations of new sources of specific goods, services and process improvements

Assist in monitoring supplier performance to ensure purchases are cost effective and suppliers provided expected service and value

Coordinate with Buyers and internal customers to identify needs and prepare specifications to ensure purchases meet customers’ requirements, and are cost – effective

Prepare and distribute requests for quotes to suppliers

Recommend and assist with interviewing prospective suppliers

As directed negotiate pricing, and assure quality, timely delivery of standard items

Minimum of two to four years of general office experience

Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and computer-based inventory systems

Ability to read and write at a level necessary to complete the above tasks

Excellent communication skills

Profieciant with MS Word and Excel

Data Entry experience

Ability to type 25 wpm

Strong business math skills

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $21.00 - $33.08

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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