Commodity Buyer - Cranbury, NJ

Sonepar•City of Ithaca, NY

7d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. They operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, they can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

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.