Asset Specialist II, Buyer

Arrow Electronics; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k with Matching

Disability Insurance

HSA/HRA Options

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

RTD Passes

On-site Gym

Bike Racks

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking an Asset Specialist II, Buyer to manage a portfolio of suppliers and parts end-to-end. You will handle supplier relationships, purchase orders, and secure competitive pricing for customers.

The role involves evaluating forecasts, optimizing inventory turns, and collaborating with the sales team to win quotes. A 4-year degree and 2–5 years of related experience are typically required, with hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Requires typically a 4-year degree and 2–5 years of related experience, or an advanced degree without experience.
• Equivalent work experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Strong inventory management and analytical capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate forecast uploads and manage exceptions.
• Review parameters to meet inventory turns goals.
• Manage inventory using Arrow systems for best forecast input.
• Manage parts and engagements for supply and turns.
• Address excess inventory and slow movers.
• Collaborate with sales to win customer quotes.
• Implement supplier programs and report to sales.
• Drive profitability via communication with suppliers and sales teams.
• Maintain market awareness to create competitive advantage.
• Participate in price negotiations with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Inventory Mgmt

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Excel

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Education

4-year degree + 2–5 years exp

Advanced degree option

Tools

ERP systems

Arrow inventory systems

Job description

Job Description

As an Asset Specialist you will be managing a portfolio of suppliers and parts from end to end. Handling relationships with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and obtaining the best prices for customers.

Position

Asset Specialist II, Buyer

Job Description

As an Asset Specialist you will be managing a portfolio of suppliers and parts from end to end. Handling relationships with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and obtaining the best prices for customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Evaluate both Arrow generated and customer supplied forecast uploads and manage the exceptions generated from the forecast processing
• Review parameters and make recommendations/changes to ensure achievement of company inventory turns goals
• Manage inventory using Arrow systems to assure best forecast input
• Manage parts and engagements to assure both adequate supply and maximum turns
• Manage excess inventory including concentration on slow moving and/or sludge
• Work with sales team on developing strategies to successfully win customer quotes
• Implement strategic supplier focused programs and provide updates to the sales team
• Strategically drive profitability through constant communication with external suppliers and sales teams through inventory management
• Strong knowledge of market conditions in order to create a competitive advantage
• Participate in price negotiations with customers and suppliers to win new and defend existing business

What We Are Looking For

• Strong Inventory Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to change gears quickly and to multi-task
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Ability to build and maintain internal/external professional relationships with suppliers, reps and sales personnel
• Strong Analytical Skills

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days work from home

Education/Experience

• Typically requires a 4-year degree and 2-5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

What’s In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• Discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit)
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles
• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees!
• Bike Racks
• And more!

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate

$80,100.00 - $88,110.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location

US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)

Time Type

Full time

Job Category

Product & Supplier Management

EEO Statement

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.