Buyer

Gexpro Services•Irving, TX

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer manages the purchasing process and works to improve Branch/Customer Solution Center in-stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for assigned sites, verticals, and customer accounts. The Buyer reviews, adjusts, and executes daily recommended replenishment orders, manages open purchase orders, and reviews cost, quantity, and defective-material issues with vendors. The role supports inventory and procurement performance, supplier coordination, customer account onboarding, inbound delivery planning, and imported-material shipment booking. The Buyer also works with commercial teams and site personnel on supplier negotiations, project and direct buys, non-conforming materials, supplier reviews, and new product introductions. Other duties may be assigned. The description notes that management may assign or reassign duties and that employees must competently perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate effective customer service and integrity, and work productively as part of a team or work group.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous professional purchasing or buying experience in industrial distribution or another relevant industry.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a solutions-based mindset.
Ability to negotiate the lowest possible acquisition cost for stock materials.
Ability to work with commercial teams and suppliers to identify potential new stocking opportunities.
Attention to detail and accuracy in processing orders and maintaining records.
Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Ability to identify and resolve procurement-related issues effectively.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field (preferred but not required).
3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field within the Industrial Distribution Industry (preferred).

Responsibilities

Procure and replenish stock for assigned sites and/or customer accounts.
Review critical items below minimum thresholds daily.
Address and process customer backorders and stock requests submitted through the system.
Meet or exceed defined inventory metrics, including turns and days on hand, for assigned customers, verticals, and/or supplier lines.
Meet or exceed procurement metrics, including planned-order aging, fill rate, purchase-order confirmations, and purchase-order date management.
Maintain accurate replenishment master data, including lead times, forecasting, standard packages, and buy multiples.
Provide accurate weekly inventory estimates and communicate performance against inventory goals.
Assist with onboarding new customer accounts.
Assist sites with supplier non-conformity issues.
Assist suppliers with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
Assist sites with the supplier review process.
Assist the commercial team with project and direct buys to maximize gross margin through supplier leverage techniques.
Manage inbound material delivery schedules to align with inventory stocking parameters.
Manage shipment booking for imported materials for assigned sites and customer accounts.
Assist commercial teams or site personnel in negotiating supplier returns for non-conforming material.
Negotiate returns requested by the Inventory Control (Asset) Manager when the returns have not been pre-negotiated.
Perform other duties as assigned.