Assistant Buyer - Purchaser

W.B. Mason•Brockton, MA

About The Position

W.B. Mason is seeking a full-time Assistant Buyer – Purchaser to join our buying team. WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER JOINING US? In this buying role, you will play a key part in keeping our inventory accurate, priced right, and ready to meet the needs of our customers. Here, you'll earn excellent pay and benefits! THE GREAT PAY This Assistant Buyer - Purchaser position offers a competitive pay structure and exciting benefits. OUR SOLID BENEFITS Medical and dependent care Dental and vision insurance BCBS Health Plans with a $0 in-network deductible and multiple coverage options Short- and long-term disability Company-provided or supplemental life insurance A 401(k) Flexible spend program Paid holidays Company-paid cell phone plan with unlimited texting, calling, and data, and the ability to add a family member for $55/month per line WHO ARE WE? We provide tailored services with a wide range of essential workplace products, including office supplies, furniture, cleaning items, and food service essentials. Our culture is built on trust and strong relationships, prioritizing internal advancement for career growth. Our team takes pride in our meaningful mission and values history, dedication, and teamwork. Join us on this journey! WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL? This is a full-time position. As an Assistant Buyer – Purchaser, you will spend your day assisting in buying and maintaining inventory to meet department and company goals. You will monitor daily purchasing reports, including Daily Fill Rate, Open Backorders, Stock Inventory On-Hand, and other key metrics, and you will compile monthly reporting for Buyers and Senior Buyers. You will proactively follow up with internal and external teams to resolve issues such as delinquent orders or backorders. You will place purchase orders while reviewing sales cost accuracy, freight, and other charges, and you will review strategic substitutions to ensure accuracy and compliance. You will communicate and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and manage multiple vendor lines while supporting other duties as assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Strong business math, communication, and analytical skills as well as Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to timely, accurate completion in a fast-paced environment Ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships Physical ability to stand, walk, speak, hear, sit, use hands or fingers for data entry, and lift up to 25 pounds Experience in retail, warehouse, or logistics is a plus. Associate to Specialist level employees with one or more years of industry experience are preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Power BI, or Dynamics 365 is also a plus. Entry-level candidates with no experience are welcome! Our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application makes it easy to get started.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong business math, communication, and analytical skills as well as
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to timely, accurate completion in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships
Physical ability to stand, walk, speak, hear, sit, use hands or fingers for data entry, and lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, warehouse, or logistics is a plus.
Associate to Specialist level employees with one or more years of industry experience are preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, Power BI, or Dynamics 365 is also a plus.

Responsibilities

assisting in buying and maintaining inventory to meet department and company goals
monitoring daily purchasing reports, including Daily Fill Rate, Open Backorders, Stock Inventory On-Hand, and other key metrics
compiling monthly reporting for Buyers and Senior Buyers
proactively following up with internal and external teams to resolve issues such as delinquent orders or backorders
placing purchase orders while reviewing sales cost accuracy, freight, and other charges
reviewing strategic substitutions to ensure accuracy and compliance
communicating and working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders
managing multiple vendor lines
supporting other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical and dependent care
Dental and vision insurance
BCBS Health Plans with a $0 in-network deductible and multiple coverage options
Short- and long-term disability
Company-provided or supplemental life insurance
A 401(k)
Flexible spend program
Paid holidays
Company-paid cell phone plan with unlimited texting, calling, and data, and the ability to add a family member for $55/month per line

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