Ingredient Buyer

Buyers look no further! Looking for a great place to work without the long commute. BVS is located just 20 miles north of Ames, in the eastern part of Hamilton County.

Best Veterinary Solutions, Inc., has an immediate opening for a full-time Ingredient Buyer. This position works 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday in our Ellsworth, Iowa facility. This position is responsible for maintaining adequate inventory and purchases for all locations in a timely manner to ensure all locations have the product they need when they need it.

BVS operates across seven states, provides innovative solutions and service to the animal health industry, primarily in the poultry market. We partner with the world's highest quality manufacturers and provide custom manufactured products to empower animal producers to care for their animals at the most reasonable cost.

Please apply online at: https://www.bestvetsolutions.com/about/careers

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and effectively work independently.
• Must also have the ability to work collaboratively with others as part of the team.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with vendors, internal and external customers.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, product, service, or areas of specialization.
• Demonstrated understanding of purchasing and inventory management, product flow and productivity standards.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others, understands material, and provide feedback to all team members.
• Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as inventory software.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business administration, procurement, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of purchasing experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting driving or at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to working with and around industrial hazards.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
• May require travel to other locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location