[Hiring] Assistant Buyer @Cencora

Role Description

This role is in support of Cencora’s distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Shift Details:

• Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm EST - Remote

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement support activities related to selected suppliers.
• Utilizes discernment in actioning inventory reporting and updating corporate items status.
• Responsible for transactions such as transfers, editing previous orders, and special orders.
• Under the mentorship of the Buyer, performs inventory management activities as assigned.
• 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 to continually improve the replenishment operation processes.
• Ability to resolve issues independently.
• Able to mentor and train other employees.
• Supports Buyers’ overstock inventory objectives by assisting with product returns.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Contributes to operational improvement by recommending process enhancements and mentoring other team members to strengthen consistency and effectiveness in replenishment operations.

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimal travel may be required

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.

Benefits

• Compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture.
• Traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• Support for working families, including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.