Assistant Buyer

Hours: 8a-5p EST (7a-4p CST)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for procurement activities related to selected suppliers.
2. Utilizes discernment in maintaining accurate forecast and seasonal profiles.
3. Responsible for transactions such as processing orders, accessing previous orders and special orders.
4. Serves as the primary back up to Buyer
5. Under the mentorship of the Buyer performs formulary switches, new product launches, and fee for service agreements.
6. Maintains current open purchase orders status by obtaining tracking information and updating item notes to maximize the established buyer service level objective.
7. Makes suggestions and recommendations in an effort to continually improve the National Replenishment Center operations.
8. Ability to resolve issues independently
9. Able to mentor and train other employees.
10. Supports Buyers overstock inventory objectives by assisting with product returns and inventory transfer maintenance.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strong customer service skills
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Good decision making skills
4. Good analytical skills
5. Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to effectively train others
6. Strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
9. Familiarity with ABC products, services and pharmaceutical distribution operations
12. Strong typing and 10-key skills
13. Minimal travel may be required

What AmerisourceBergen offers

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes benefits and compensation. Our commitment to our eligible population of team members includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, affordable, diverse, and designed to meet the needs of our team members' and their families. Some of these programs include paid time off including paid parental leave, access to retirement savings vehicles, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, an employee stock purchase program, and other financial, health, and well-being focused benefits.

Because we take a balanced, global approach to our benefits, benefit offerings may vary by location, position, and/or business unit. Some benefits are company-paid, while others are available through team member contributions. For details visit .

ScheduleFull timeAffiliated CompaniesAffiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services CorporationEqual Employment Opportunity

AmerisourceBergen 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.

AmerisourceBergen 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned