Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and release purchase orders in a timely manner to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain sufficient levels of inventory at our branches and distribution centers to meet customer demand while achieving company inventory turnover objectives.
• Establish and maintain purchasing data such as price, landed cost, lead-time, order quantity, and product description.
• Assists with product line and SKU inventory strategy (stock vs. non-stock status).
• Expedites delivery of products and maintains credible delivery information for purchase orders. Drives suppliers for excellent delivery performance.
• Negotiate costs with suppliers.
• Evaluates potential suppliers and recommends sources of supply based on alignment with company expectations.
• Stay up to date on industry and product knowledge and market trends
• Measure and monitor purchasing and inventory metrics and strive for high performance.

Required Experience

• 3 Years purchasing experience
• Microsoft Office 365 products, including Excel
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Thorough with keen attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Epicor’s Eclipse ERP system and/or using Gains SCP
• International freight and import compliance knowledge

About the Role

This position is based at our corporate office in Akron, OH, with a flexible hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote each week. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative, team-oriented culture!

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401K Employer Match
• Bonus Opportunity
• Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
• Family Atmosphere
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

Schedule

A flexible hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote each week.

Pay

Competitive compensation

About Famous Supply

Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments. Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)! To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!