Distribution Buyer

JOB SUMMARY

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing, planning and evaluating items for fulfilment of customer orders or stocking:

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
• Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
• Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines. ie Ordering, Stock Levels, New Products, Cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc..
• Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
• Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
• Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
• Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites
• Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
• Handle RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

 Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous purchasing experience
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Phone, Email etiquette

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Phone
• Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ Degree, Associates degree or equivalent experience
• One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training
• Technical or Industrial product knowledge

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an office job and entails the physical demands associated with operating a telephone and computer (viewing monitor, keyboard, mouse) and filing.

 

SALARY RANGE INFORMATION:

• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related-skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

SALARY RANGE:

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN

Eligible for commission after successful completion of probationary 90 days.

Distributes and repairs industrial automation and electronic components.