Safavieh is an upscale global home furnishings, rugs & accessories company looking for a proactive, personable, highly motivated and organized Assistant Buyer.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, responsible and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong passion for continuous learning and professional development, as this position will provide a basic foundation and necessary skill-set for a great career. Our offices are located in Port Washington, NY.
Responsibilities:
Confirm purchase orders and clarifies unclear items by making comparison to master list
Verifies order fulfillment, processing, specifications, receipt of items, and price
Attains recommendations and approval from suppliers for substitute items
Acquire purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
Scheduling delivery and resolving shipments errors with suppliers
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
Provides purchasing planning and control information
Qualifications:
Entry Level - Will train the right candidate
Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Strong math skills
Excellent written and verbal communications
Ability to handle information confidentially
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel