Purchasing Associate

Werner•Town of Grand Chute, WI

20d

About The Position

At Werner Electric Supply, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Supply Chain or related field
1-2 years of customer service experience
Knowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook and Word

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related field
Experience working in an ERP system (Ex: Epicor Eclipse)
1 year experience in a data entry function

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors to support effective communication, timely issue resolution, and reliable service levels.
Monitor and manage purchase order follow-ups, confirming order acknowledgements, updating ship dates, and ensuring system information remains current and accurate.
Partner with vendors to process product returns (RMAs), resolve shipping or product discrepancies, and ensure timely credit processing.
Reconcile vendor invoice discrepancies by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; work with vendors and internal teams to resolve pricing, freight, or quantity variances.
Assist with item and part setup in the ERP system to ensure accurate product data for stocking and resale.
Partner with internal teams including Accounting, Warehouse, Pricing, and Customer Experience to resolve order, pricing, or inventory-related issues.
Support purchasing standard work by maintaining documentation, tracking open issues, and ensuring key purchasing processes remain on schedule.
Track and maintain the daily Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) board to support visibility into purchasing priorities and performance.
Provide backup support to Buyers as needed, including basic purchasing activities and coverage during absences.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.