Commodity Buyer - Cranbury, NJ
About The Position
There’s a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC. A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. What you will do: Manage assigned commodity buy lines, including sourcing, issuing purchase orders, and executing day-to-day vendor communications. Maintain strong working relationships with partner vendors to ensure competitive pricing, dependable supply, and timely issue resolution. Monitor inventory levels and open purchase orders to support product availability, demand forecasting, and replenishment processes. Actively manage and resolve back orders, shortages, and delivery delays in coordination with vendors, logistics, and internal teams. Review and resolve billing discrepancies, invoice mismatches, pricing issues, and work cross-functionally with accounting teams as needed. Participate in vendor performance reviews and support quality, delivery, and cost improvement initiatives. Assist with product transitions, line reviews, and sourcing initiatives, including cost-saving projects and supplier evaluations.
Requirements
- Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and pricing data with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required).
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned commodity buy lines, including sourcing, issuing purchase orders, and executing day-to-day vendor communications.
- Maintain strong working relationships with partner vendors to ensure competitive pricing, dependable supply, and timely issue resolution.
- Monitor inventory levels and open purchase orders to support product availability, demand forecasting, and replenishment processes.
- Actively manage and resolve back orders, shortages, and delivery delays in coordination with vendors, logistics, and internal teams.
- Review and resolve billing discrepancies, invoice mismatches, pricing issues, and work cross-functionally with accounting teams as needed.
- Participate in vendor performance reviews and support quality, delivery, and cost improvement initiatives.
- Assist with product transitions, line reviews, and sourcing initiatives, including cost-saving projects and supplier evaluations.
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
