Buyer

REXEL • Lenexa, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Rexel USA is seeking a Buyer to join its Talley team in Lenexa, Kansas. The Buyer supports product availability and inventory strategies by using standard purchasing processes. The role includes reviewing and analyzing reports, optimizing ERP data, issuing purchase orders, managing stock levels and surplus, maximizing inventory rotations with assigned vendors, and monitoring open purchase orders to support on-time delivery.

The position requires coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders, including the Vendor Product Manager, Director of Purchasing, and VP of Pricing and Procurement. The Buyer also reviews material requests for management approval and supports customer-service response expectations. The stated starting pay rate for Kansas is $55,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing or distribution sales.
• Experience in distribution sales, operations, finance, or purchasing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the MS Office suite, Epicor Prelude, data analysis, and mobile and digital communication.
• Familiarity with supply chain processes such as inventory planning and warehouse management.
• Analytical ability and business acumen.
• Problem-solving aptitude and a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and remain highly organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze daily reports to identify potential material purchases.
• Review open purchase orders daily and communicate with vendors to confirm accuracy of ERP data and support on-time delivery.
• Manage product ERP status to support proper demand planning.
• Follow up on action items assigned by the Vendor Product Manager, Director of Purchasing, or VP of Pricing and Procurement.
• Analyze, review, and maintain appropriate inventory levels in support of company inventory deliverables.
• Maximize vendor stock rotations to ensure inventory is current and sellable.
• Support [email protected] to meet a 15-minute response SLA.
• Manage inventory through regular usage analysis to minimize surplus and obsolete materials.
• Review and analyze material requests and present them to the management team for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays and flexible personal days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA accounts
• Commuter transit benefits
• Optional pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness insurance, and home and auto insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED