Buyer

Sonepar • St. Louis, MO

71d

About The Position

Your career grows here.
At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric. 
We have a great opportunity for a motivated Buyer in our St. Louis, MO location!

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field with coursework in Industrial Distribution Management; or 2 years buying experience in a related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions, including the ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• Proven proficiency in general personal computer applications, as well as in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Strong process orientation and systems-thinking capability.
• Proven attentiveness to detail coupled with problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all organizational members.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes stock for all locations on assigned vendors to meet customer service expectations and inventory performance goals.
• Maintains good relations with suppliers and ensures that the company receives favorable terms and competitive costs from suppliers.
• Maintains accurate product file in all aspects: item description, minimum buy package, etc., including cost in conjunction with the Pricing Department.
• Maintains a strong knowledge and understanding of current market conditions by conducting interviews with suppliers.
• Searches for new products and seeks better negotiated costs with suppliers; looks for opportunities in vertical and horizontal markets.
• Negotiates the return of excess and slow-moving products.
• Clearly understands all aspects of the main computer operating system's inventory control and purchasing modules, including the ramification of parameter settings.
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge.
• Expedites the stock and special orders with other Echo personnel.
• Resolves price discrepancies with vendor and Accounts Payable Department to assure proper vendor billing and to maximize cash discounts for Echo.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on products
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

What This Job Offers

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