Buyer

Gexpro Services•Irving, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer manages the purchasing process and works to improve Branch/Customer Solution Center in-stock fill rates. The role monitors inventory levels and adjusts replenishment settings for assigned sites, verticals, and customer accounts. The Buyer reviews, adjusts, and executes daily recommended replenishment orders, manages open purchase orders, and addresses cost, quantity, and defective-material issues with vendors. The position also supports customer-account onboarding, supplier non-conformity and review processes, and New Product Introduction (NPI). The Buyer works with the commercial team on project and direct buys to maximize gross margin through supplier leverage, manages inbound delivery schedules and imported-material shipment bookings, and negotiates supplier returns for non-conforming or other returned materials. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and prior professional purchasing or buying experience in industrial distribution or another relevant industry. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience within industrial distribution are preferred but not required.

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 stock-material acquisition cost.
Ability to work with the commercial team and suppliers to identify potential stocking opportunities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing orders and maintaining records.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Ability to identify and resolve procurement-related issues effectively.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly 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.
3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field within the Industrial Distribution Industry.

Responsibilities

Procure and replenish stock for assigned sites and/or customer accounts.
Review critical items below the minimum threshold 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 defined procurement metrics, including planned-order aging, fill rate, PO confirmations, and PO date management.
Maintain accurate replenishment master data, including lead times, forecasting, standard packages, and buy multiples.
Provide accurate weekly inventory estimates to communicate performance against inventory goals.
Assist with onboarding new customer accounts.
Assist sites with supplier non-conformity issues and supplier review processes.
Assist suppliers with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
Support the commercial team on 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 bookings for imported materials for assigned sites and customer accounts.
Assist the commercial team or site personnel with negotiating supplier returns for non-conforming material.
Negotiate returns requested by the Inventory Control (Asset) Manager when they have not been pre-negotiated.
Perform other duties as assigned.