Dropship Buyer

About the role

The Dropship Buyer Team at Staples plays a critical role in helping customers find products beyond standard replenishment. This team collaborates with customers, sales teams, and vendors to source creative solutions, support order execution, and deliver a high level of service.

Responsibilities

• Find and purchase the right products for transactional, program, RFP, and large-bid needs, including custom manufactured and imprinted items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on special projects, contract renewals, SKU issues, and vendor compliance to keep customer solutions moving forward.
• Negotiate cost, availability, and logistics to help deliver competitive, profitable solutions.
• Tap into vendor networks and identify creative sourcing options to deliver best-fit products, including substitutes when appropriate.
• Develop pricing solutions that support margin targets and help convert opportunities into profitable sales.
• Support customer requests for products outside standard replenishment, including daily dropship and fulfillment center special orders.
• Keep internal and external customers informed with timely updates on order status, open purchase orders, and expedited needs.
• Contribute to departmental buyer goals and help the team deliver results.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of experience supporting customers, procurement activity, order management, or related business operations.
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Office.
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Procurement, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Experience with dropship, e-commerce, special-order, or non-stock procurement.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, procurement, or order-management systems.