Job Train - Menlo Park (5924)
To: Employment Counselor
Date: 04/19/2024
is now hiring! 94555

Fremont, CA, 94555

 

Buyer
Benefits: Candidates on temporary assignment may qualify for our competitive benefits package which includes group health, life and disability insurance and voluntary benefits such as retirement savings and holiday pay. Salary range: DOE
Employment status: Contract / Temporary to Hire

Description


Robert Half is seeking a Buyer! Buyers perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to determine what products are featured in stores, catalogs and online marketplaces. They often have the following responsibilities:


  • Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
  • Delivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders
  • Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
  • Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
  • Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate



Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers
  • Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for the company
  • An understanding of purchase order software platforms
  • Good attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
  • Ability to work with a team 
  • Math skills to make sure all calculations are correct and avoid any unforeseen losses for the company
  • IT skills to troubleshoot essential computer programs


­Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.

© 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.


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