Assistant Buyer

Cencora

Procurement support associate in a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company. Focused on procurement activities and inventory management within a remote work environment.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,200 - $96,360 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong procurement support capabilities, including inventory management, order processing, and operational improvement. Proficient in customer service, analytical decision-making, and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementCustomer Service SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring and Training

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Hard Skills

Inventory ReportingOrder ProcessingData Entry10-Key SkillsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDecision MakingAttention to DetailEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

ProcurementReplenishment OperationsSupplier ManagementOperational Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 process es
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good decision making skills
Good analytical skills
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
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

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities