Assistant Buyer - Purchaser

W.B. Mason • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

W.B. Mason is seeking a full-time Assistant Buyer – Purchaser to join our buying team. 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. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong business math, communication, and analytical skills
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level