Buyer

Responsible for managing the inventory for Micro Technologies production team for assigned suppliers while maximizing customer service levels and minimizing inventory investment. Recommends and contributes to improve strategies in relation to various contracts, programs and agreements resulting in increased value for Cencora. This is an onsite position requiring five days a week Monday to Friday in Amarillo.

Responsibilities

• Partners with suppliers daily and acts as an advocate for Micro Technologies interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.

• Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges Micro Technologies faces as it relates to procuring product, supplier and distribution center relations.

• Responsible for pricing issues and reconciling invoice discrepancies while working in conjunction with suppliers, accounting, accounts payable and the distribution centers.

• Manages key contracts, programs and supplier agreements resulting in increased value for both Micro Technologies and its customers.

• Participate in events and meetings with Supplier Representatives

• Partners with large strategic accounts to align product portfolios and resolve inventory issues.

• Ability to resolve issues independently.

• Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. A degree in Agricultural Sciences or Supply Chain logistics preferred. Normally requires two (2) to four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with fundamental concepts, practices and processes in Procurement

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to multi-task

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong negotiating skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong mathematical skills

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

• Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP

• Minimal travel may be required.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned