Buyer

Position Summary

As a Buyer at United Electric Supply Co. Inc., you will be responsible for procuring supplies and materials to support the company's resale operations, while maintaining efficient inventory control.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyzes buy lines considering demand, past usage, economic order quantities, and other variables, which may affect cost and profit.
• Purchases inventory for assigned branch locations.
• Develops positive relationships with vendors. Discusses problems, buying terms, new products, and negotiates best price and delivery.
• Approves new products ensuring the sales force is aware of them.
• Solves problems related to vendor shipping issues affecting inventory and customer service.
• Communicates regularly with Product Specialist, keeping abreast of market conditions, competition, and new products.
• Oversees effective management of inventory for assigned buy lines.
• Maintains specific annual goals for inventory turnover, fill rate, and minimizing dead and excess inventory.
• Aids purchasing manager with the vendor evaluation process.
• Supports all the company-endorsed product lines with focus on I-MARK manufacturers.
• Diligently reviews procurement queue to address emergency orders.
• Maintains oversight of freight, transfers, restocking fees, and other costs associated with purchases and returns, keeping them to a minimum.
• Reviews inventory exception reports including negative inventory, shortages, stockouts, and purchasing exceptions to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Enters transfer requests by sales to address customer needs.
• Assists return goods coordinator as needed to monitor excess and defective stock returns.
• Proactively monitors job queue, communicates with branch and corporate personnel via email, trackers, and other means.
• Assists in physical inventories as needed.
• Inputs Excel spreadsheets under the direction of the buyers and purchasing manager as directed.
• Accountable for achieving established inventory performance metrics including inventory turns, fill rate, supplier performance, excess inventory reduction, and customer service objectives.
• Works closely with all internal departments, combining individual efforts to better serve the customer.

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensuring that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or are witnessed.
• Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Eclipse and general computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Attentiveness to details and problem-solving skills.
• Organization and time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• We offer attractive compensation and benefits which include:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.
• 401(K) and Stock Ownership.
• Paid Vacation and holidays.
• Educational Benefits.
• Wellness Programs.
• Work/Life Balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.