Associate Buyer

Wesco • Ashwaubenon, WI

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About The Position

As an Associate Buyer, you will be responsible for replenishing inventory through analyzing data and use of business systems to make the proper buying decisions. You will be responsible for buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with suppliers, and communicating/managing exceptions with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Business or related field required
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
• Strong problem solving skills is required
• Strong computer skills is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment preferred
• 1 year of Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
• Assist in the execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
• Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.

Benefits

• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree