Buyer

WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer position is responsible for purchasing, analyzing, negotiating and being a deal maker. The buyer researches, evaluates and buys products for the company to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures in the electrical industry.
Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers and competitors
Knowledge of business performance measures
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports
Ability to exercise judgement
Strong analytical and interpretation skills of complex data
High school diploma or GED, required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years previous purchasing with supply chain environment experience, preferred
1-2 years Electrical supply experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
May negotiate materials, equipment and supplies from suppliers.
Follow up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery and communicate delivery information to impact Wholesale Electric departments.
Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing and cost data on applicable company systems.
Enter purchase orders based on purchasing procedures and decisions made using Wholesale Electric purchasing system reports and inventory classification of the data. Enter purchase orders for special order items entered onto all of the distribution centers. Ship material from other Distribution Centers by using the shared inventory.
Ensure that all electric data interchange, automated stock replenishment, and faxed orders reach the supplier.
Review daily supplier shipping error notices and take appropriate action.
Review quarterly excess/obsolete inventory reports and negotiate with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess material.
Coordinate product replacements and product recalls.
Review all unit of measure problems.
Assist the Purchasing Manager with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates and errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.
Comply with Wholesale Electric standard policies, procedures, internal audit and quality control processes. Understand and support ISO standards and support Wholesale Electric procedures for document control, purchasing, process control, corrective and preventative action, and control of quality records.