Associate Buyer

Connection • Merrimack, NH

6d • $23 - $28

About The Position

Working under supervision of the Senior Manager, Purchasing, the Associate Buyer participates in the management of specific vendor lines. The Assoc Buyer is authorized to negotiate best prices for the company. The Assoc Buyer is responsible for investigating and resolving product packaging issues. The Assoc Buyer represents the company in resolving receiving issues. The Assoc Buyer acts as agent for company for internal problem resolution. The Assoc Buyer participates in new contract terms and pricing for new products and vendors. The Assoc Buyer is responsible for vendor management and improving vendor relations

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
• Good communication skills, time management, analytical and problem solving ability, and leadership potential.
• Self-directed and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Procures product at aggressive pricing through multiple sources.
• Prepares purchase orders in accordance with company policy.
• Creates sku’s for sales order placement.
• Determines best source of supply, and second/third supply option.
• Tracks and manages virtual and/or drop ship inventory to support sales and web activity.
• Maintains sku status to support sales and web activity.
• Negotiates lowest cost possible.
• Expedites purchase orders and updates ETA’s.
• Works on price protection claims and follows through with necessary sell price changes.
• Reviews of vendor & distributor promotions.
• Analyzes and takes action as necessary on backorder report.
• Works on forecasting suggested stocking levels (if applicable).
• Works to minimize excess inventory.
• Evaluates non-productive skus.
• Resolves product-packaging issues.
• Resolves receiving issues.
• Obtains return authorizations for stock rotations and customer returns.
• Communicates with Sales, Tech Support, Returns, Credit, A/P, Finance, I/S, Customer Service, Receiving, Ad Production, Supply Chain, and Management.
• Acts as an agent for Problem Resolution.
• Responds to internal communication through PCC Call Tracker/Case Management system. Cases are addressed timely and accurately to facilitate sales inquiries.
• Works with Product Marketing Managers in product consideration.
• Orders product for evaluation where applicable.
• Works on negotiating contract terms/pricing.
• Improves vendor relations by attending vendor meetings and assisting in vendor presentation prep.

Benefits

• You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits.
• We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.
• Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.
• We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing.
• To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources.
• You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed