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Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Cencora • Oakland, CA, US
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Remote Procurement Support Specialist

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Responsibilities

Responsible for procurement activities related to selected suppliers.

Utilizes discernment in maintaining accurate forecast and seasonal profiles.

Responsible for transactions such as processing orders, accessing previous orders and special orders.

Serves as the primary back up to Buyer.

Under the mentorship of the Buyer performs formulary switches, new product launches, and fee for service agreements.

Maintains current open purchase orders status by obtaining tracking information and updating item notes to maximize the established buyer service level objective.

Makes suggestions and recommendations in an effort to continually improve the National Replenishment Center operations.

Ability to resolve issues independently.

Able to mentor and train other employees.

Supports Buyers overstock inventory objectives by assisting with product returns and inventory transfer maintenance.

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.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good decision making skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to effectively train others
  • Strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Strong typing and 10-key skills
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with SAP preferred, but not required
  • Minimal travel may be required

What Cencora Offers

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.

Salary Range

  • : $51,500 - 73,700
  • This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado / California / Washington / New York / Hawaii / Vermont / Minnesota / Massachusetts / Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

    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.

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