Buyer

About the Role

As a Buyer, you are responsible for placing and authorizing purchase orders within assigned limits. You will expedite orders, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors, and maintain accurate records following established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase; creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
• Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
• Tactical execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned; makes buying decisions based on the most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms, and mode of transportation.
• Guarantees accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes, and terms compliance.
• Ensures electronic data interchange (EDI), automated stock replenishment (ASR/VMI), emailed, and faxed orders reach suppliers.
• Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery; communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
• Reviews daily supplier shipping error notices and takes appropriate action.
• Reviews quarterly excess and inactive inventory reports and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess and inactive material.
• Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates, shipping errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in purchasing within a supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business performance measures.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs, and reports.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors.

Pay

$28.26 - $36.73 per hour. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power, and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings.