Job Description
Job Description
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
- Proven experience meeting regular deadlines
- Possess good organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work under deadlines
Compensation:
- Dependent upon experience
- Full time position
- Benefits –medical, vision, dental, 401k (with 2% match)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation Days and Sick Time
- Company shuttle service available to transport commuters to/from the Port Washington LIRR station
Employees can also take advantage of casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, and bagels every other morning.
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