Buyer

JH Larson Electrical Company•Plymouth, MN

40d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a motivated Buyer who brings a proactive approach, strong business acumen, and a strategic mindset to every opportunity. At J.H. Larson Company, we value professionals who are collaborative, detail-oriented, and always looking for ways to create value. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your decisions make a real impact, we'd love to meet you. J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We’re proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year! We have a great opportunity to join our Purchasing Team at our Corporate branch as a Buyer. The Buyer will increase company profitability and customer satisfaction by purchasing products in a timely manner, at the lowest cost, while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This position analyzes trends in sales activity using recent history, and forecasts to determine the correct timing and quantity of purchases. The Buyers also keep abreast of external changes affecting both the supply and demand of products and will adjust ordering parameters as necessary.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year in similar position
Familiar with the products being purchased, which includes understanding how products work, product specifications, and customer preferences
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to occasionally drive to branch and other locations (10%)
Computer competency with distribution software, Eclipse knowledge preferred
Wholesale distribution experience preferred
2+ years in similar position preferred
Valid US Driver’s license and/or reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Implement short and long-term purchasing strategies set forth by JH Larson leadership.
Take part in researching new or potential products and present information for sales/marketing along with vendor communications.
Review and maintain purchasing parameters and adjust for Service Level and Turn KPIs.
Fully utilize corporate agreements where available and establish blanket purchase orders where appropriate.
Make recommendations regarding the consolidation or alignment of product lines in all locations and address overstock or non-returnable inventory.
Promote AD and align the vendor selections with this buying group whenever it is in JHL’s best interest.
Maintain appropriate documentation and files for all purchases made.
Monitor delivery of materials to meet the inventory needs of all branches.