Buyer & Inventory Control

Celerity, a telecommunications/construction company based in Quakertown, PA, is looking for a full time Buyer/Inventory Controller who would be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the purchasing and the inventory process for the organization. This includes evaluating and approving vendors and purchase orders, processing purchase order requests, generating the RFP/RFQ process, and handling logistics of delivery. This role collaborates with various departments to identify inventory concerns and implement solutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with all departments and managers to verify purchase requisitions.
• Solicits quotes and negotiates the best price and service; examines quotes and makes awards.
• Prepares purchase orders, obtains appropriate approvals, and forwards purchase orders to suppliers
• Monitors and expedites orders/deliveries to align with schedules and mobilization dates
• Solicits new vendors and subcontractors
• Administers subcontractor onboarding process, issues subcontract agreements, and manages lien waiver process and certificates of insurance
• Verifies and resolves vendor delivery and billing issues
• Monitors/records hotel use for appropriate credit card account
• Enters new asset purchase data and assist with assigning item numbers
• Maintains database records; generates reports and communicates with essential personnel as needed
• Establishes and continuously improves purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Maintains company inventory in Foundation including transfers
• Assists with the JML processing in Foundation
• Responsible for the preparation and processing of the quarterly inventory in Foundation

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College education preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two years of purchasing related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in relevant tasks/field
• Experience preferred in supply management, tracking budgets, vendor relationships, organization, customer service, documentation skills, construction methods and procedures, quality, cost account, and/or control engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required, Excel highly recommended

Competencies

• Negotiating
• Reading comprehension
• Active listening
• Complex problem solving
• Oral expression
• Written expression
• Judgment and decision making
• Problem sensitivity
• Confidentiality

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Hours can be flexible based on business needs.

Celerity is an Equal Opportunity Employer