Distribution Buyer

Radwell International • Willingboro, NJ

11h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing all activities related to purchasing, planning and evaluating items for fulfilment of customer orders or stocking:

Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines. ie Ordering, Stock Levels, New Products, Cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc..
Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
Proactively place purchase orders via websites
Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
Handle RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

METRICS

1. Increase in the sales and profitability of FNFP stock and strategic inventory.
2. Profit, Growth and Fulfilment time of Direct Lines/ “Book of Business” associated to Planning / Items in Stock
3. To consistently meet monthly deadlines and objectives as agreed and typically described in monthly reviews or through other project planning efforts
4. To handle ongoing projects and day-to-day demands that are not identified in formal monthly objectives in a timely and accurate manner

Duties may be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

Requirements

• Previous purchasing experience
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Phone, Email etiquette
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Phone
• Strong Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong problem-resolution and analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at a fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bachelors’ Degree, Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• One to Three years related customer service experience and/or training preferred

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Industrial product knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory levels; determine or modify planning and purchase accordingly
• Develop working relationship with vendors and negotiate pricing or resource
• Facilitate relationship with Direct Lines. ie Ordering, Stock Levels, New Products, Cost, returns, credit, joint advertising dollars, stock buybacks/EOY returns, etc..
• Set Basic Planning Levels and associated Guidelines to qualify and update items
• Review and modify Pricing and Advertising content for product listings, auditing
• Identify new stock or product opportunities via research or vendor relationships
• Locate alternate sourcing methods for sold and unsold items
• Generate purchase orders for all new products by assigning vendors and pricing to Purchase Orders using P21 system via the PORG process.
• Handle all discrepancies such as price, part numbers, and lead-times; adjust purchase orders and Item Maintenance accordingly.
• Proactively place purchase orders via websites
• Proactively expedite purchasing orders to meet delivery dates
• Handle RFQ’s from sales, helping them source product to the best possible vendor

Benefits

• Radwell offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• The Company provides company sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits, as well as $50,000 in Life insurance.
• These benefits, along with additional voluntary benefits, are available to all regular full-time employees beginning on first day of employment.
• All employees are automatically enrolled at 3% into the Company’s 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following 90 days of continuous employment.
• Employees are eligible for common paid Company Holidays and 15 days of PTO annually, which begin accruing on first date of employment and may be used immediately upon joining the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees