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Junior Buyer | Kent, Ohio

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Kent, OH  
Additional Locations: N/A 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 227384 

Position Overview

Davey Tree is a leader in arboricultural and landscape services throughout the US and Canada. Our Corporate Offoce is seeking qualified candidates for a Junior Buyer position. 

 

The Junior Buyer performs a variety of administrative, technical, and organizational tasks to support Field Operations.

 

This position will be onsite at the corporate office in Kent Monday-Friday. 

Job Duties

The Junior Buyer position includes the following duties, functions, and responsibilities:

  • Send requests for quotes and negotiate pricing and contracts.
  • Enter purchase order information.
  • Working in SAP
  • Maintain data integrity.
  • Coordinate with distributors and suppliers.
  • Expedite orders and communicate with top management.
  • Accurately manage and transform data into Excel spreadsheets.
  • Create graphs, diagrams, forms, and other documents.
  • Create and track invoices and payments.
  • Respond to email and telephone inquiries.
  • Documentation of processes.
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
  • Perfom all duties as required.
  • Report timely and accurately to Manager.
  • Work as assistant to Purchasing Manager.
  • Perfom other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in MS Office products: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Previous experience in SAP
  • Aptitude for learning new software and systems quickly
  • 1-2 years of previous experience
  • High School Diploma or GED

Additional Information

*What We Offer: 

  • Paid time off and paid holidays 
  • Opportunities for advancement 
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
  • Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
  • Group Health Plan 
  • Employee referral bonus program 
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
  • Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: None 
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