BUYER II (48966)

About the role

The Buyer II plays a key role in managing inventory levels and supporting centralized branch operations. This position is responsible for maintaining product availability, optimizing inventory performance, and building strong vendor relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

About City Electric Supply

City Electric Supply (CES) is a family‑owned electrical wholesaler with a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. With a “customer service first” core value, CES has grown continually for over 65 years and now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches worldwide, including more than 500 branches across North America.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing strategies in alignment with company policies and inventory goals.
• Manage purchase orders, including order placement, tracking, and expediting shipments.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing data.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock to maintain high fill rates.
• Review stock reports and adjust purchasing decisions as needed.
• Resolve issues related to shipping errors, damaged goods, and pricing discrepancies.
• Manage returns, including obsolete and slow‑moving inventory.
• Communicate product, pricing, and vendor updates to internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager to support negotiations on pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support operational goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience (preferred).
• High school diploma with one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Electrical product and applications buying knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with PC applications including Excel, Access, keyboarding, and word processing.
• Strong accuracy, communication, management, relationship, telephone, and negotiation skills.
• Problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth services.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D life insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical illness, hospital confinement, accident, and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources.
• Auto and home insurance discounts.
• Paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and paid pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave programs.
• Employee discount program.
• Training programs and internal growth opportunities.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Information

The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.