Associate Buyer

Job Description

You will contribute by:

• Procuring products from both branded and non-branded vendors.
• Ensuring targeted customer service levels are achieved and maintained by actively monitoring, identifying, and addressing potential issues, and communicating solutions effectively.
• Negotiating with vendors and customers to optimize product flow, manage inventory levels, and address concerns related to close-coded, expired, and unproductive inventory.
• Managing budgeted inventory levels by leveraging system tools to analyze and respond to market trends.
• Collaborating with team members to meet established goals and working directly with customers to communicate successes and resolve challenges.
• Partnering with the merchandising team to introduce new items, maintain product offerings, and meet gross profit targets.
• Supporting seasonal volume, storm recovery, service level recovery, managing absences, covering vacations, and facilitating additional training as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong statistical understanding, along with excellent interpretation and analytical skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.