Buyer

Core & Main • Pearl City, HI

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About The Position

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a specialty distributor focused on water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services. The company serves municipalities, private water companies, and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential, and residential markets through more than 370 locations nationwide, supported by 5,700 associates.

The Buyer purchases and negotiates materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors and evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine desirable suppliers. The role reviews procurement needs, places and monitors orders, coordinates material delivery, handles order changes and returns, and maintains purchasing and inventory information. Work is performed under general supervision and established procedures, with judgment applied to clearly defined problems and routine data analysis. The position may include training or providing general direction to junior support personnel.

The work is primarily performed indoors in a comfortable setting, usually seated with frequent opportunities to move around. On rare occasions, light lifting or moving may be needed. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. Pay is $21.15–$30.22 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment assessments, if applicable.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline; certification may be required in some areas.
• Typically requires 0–2 years of experience in a related field, or a master's degree and generally 0–1 year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of computer-based inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review the procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchase.
• Ensure materials are placed on order.
• Follow up with vendors, sales, and customers to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing.
• Coordinate the flow of materials from vendors to customers in a timely manner.
• Follow up on order changes and cancellations, and process returns and cancellation fees.
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports and prioritize purchase orders by critical need to ensure orders meet optimal levels for profit and sales.
• Maintain product-line purchasing parameters so daily purchasing reports are accurate as calculated by the computerized inventory system.
• Initiate and verify price changes in the computer inventory system.
• Monitor open orders and keep projected delivery dates updated.

What This Job Offers

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