Buyer

Buyer Summary

The Buyer is responsible managing the purchasing process and improving Branch/Customer Solution Center in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned sites, vertical, and customer accounts. The Buyer reviews, adjusts, and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for managing open POs and reviewing cost, quantity, and defective issues with vendors.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous professional purchasing/buying experience in industrial distribution or other relevant industries
• 3-5 years experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field within the Industrial Distribution Industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is preferred but not required
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a solutions-based mindset
• Ability to negotiate lowest possible stock material acquisition cost
• Ability to work with commercial team and suppliers to identify new potential stocking opportunities
• Attention to detail and high attention to detail and level of accuracy in processing orders and maintaining records
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to identify and resolve procurement-related issues effectively
• Familiarity with Microsoft Offices, specifically Microsoft Excel as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management tools (CRM)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned sites and/or assigned customer accounts
• Daily review of critical items below minimum threshold
• Address and process customer backorders and stock requests submitted via the system
• Meet or exceed defined inventory metrics (turns, days on hand, etc.) for assigned customer and vertical and/or assigned supplier lines
• Meet or exceed defined procurement metrics (planned order aging, fill rate, PO confirmations, PO date management)
• Ensure accuracy of replenishment master data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies)
• Provide accurate weekly inventory estimates to communicate performance verses inventory goals
• Assist in the onboarding process of implementing new customer accounts
• Assist sites with supplier non-conformity issues
• Assist supplier base with NPI process (New Product Introduction)
• Assist sites with supplier review process
• Assist commercial team on project/direct buys in an effort to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques
• Manage inbound material delivery schedule to align with inventory stocking parameters
• Manage the shipment booking process for imported materials for assigned sites and customer accounts
• Assist commercial team or site personnel with negotiations of supplier returns for non-conforming material
• Negotiate returns on requests received from Inventory Control (Asset) Manager for all returns that are not pre-negotiated

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time