Buyer/Sales Order Admin

As a Buyer/Sales Order Admin at Alamar Biosciences, you'll be responsible for planning and executing the procurement of materials, maintaining purchasing records, ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders, and managing supplier relationships. You'll also work on inventory management, sales order processing, and addressing customer inquiries related to orders.

To qualify for the Buyer/Sales Order Admin role at Alamar Biosciences, candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain management, proficiency in materials management and purchasing, and familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite. Strong organizational and communication skills are also essential.

At Alamar Biosciences, we are committed to fostering an innovative environment where team members can grow. The Buyer/Sales Order Admin role offers opportunities to learn new procurement techniques and to adapt in a dynamic setting, encouraging professional development alongside our company’s mission.

Alamar Biosciences promotes a collaborative and supportive culture, ideal for the Buyer/Sales Order Admin role. We encourage creativity, innovation, and teamwork, making it a perfect environment for those passionate about contributing to life-changing advancements in proteomics.

In the Buyer/Sales Order Admin role at Alamar Biosciences, you'll primarily work with the NetSuite ERP System to manage purchasing and sales order processes. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools will be important for efficient communication and record-keeping.

Discuss your relevant experience by highlighting specific tasks you've completed, including procurement processes and managing supplier relationships. Be sure to illustrate how your approach led to timely deliveries and inventory management.

Share your strategies for task prioritization, such as using tools or methods to assess urgency and importance. Give examples where you successfully managed competing priorities in your previous roles.

Explain your method for addressing and resolving discrepancies by first analyzing the issue, then contacting the relevant parties, and ensuring documentation is amended. Illustrate this process with a real-world example where you successfully resolved a purchasing issue.

Emphasize your communication skills and your commitment to transparency and solving issues amicably. Share how regular updates and meetings have helped in forging strong supplier relationships in your previous roles.

Discuss your hands-on experience with NetSuite or any other ERP systems by detailing specific tasks you've managed, like processing purchase orders or tracking inventory. Highlight your proficiency in utilizing these tools for effective supply chain management.

Describe your attention to detail and methods such as double-checking entries and implementing checks within the purchasing process to maintain accuracy. Sharing specific examples can help illustrate your approach.

Outline your strategies for effective inventory management, such as regular audits, monitoring stock levels, and using forecast data to make informed decisions. Provide an example where your management led to reduced excess inventory or improved availability.

Discuss a specific process improvement initiative you initiated or contributed to and the impact it had on efficiency or cost savings. Highlight data or feedback you received post-implementation.

Elaborate on the importance of customer service by detailing how it relates to order fulfillment and responsiveness. Illustrate your service philosophy and how it enhances the overall customer experience.

Express your enthusiasm for Alamar's mission in proteomics and how your values align with their goals. Share what excites you about contributing to a company making significant advancements in healthcare.