Assistant Buyer

Victory Lap; River Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus potential 10-20%

Competitive base salary

Zusammenfassung

Victory Lap is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join its buying team in a hybrid role that blends relationship-building with analytical purchasing decisions. The position offers a base salary with bonus potential and opportunities to work directly with manufacturers and suppliers to uncover profitable product opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded, able to balance relationship-building with financial considerations.

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years of buying/purchasing or related experience.
• Strong relationship-building and rapport with new contacts.
• Confident phone outreach to decision-makers.
• Analytical mindset for pricing, costs, profitability.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to finding opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Develop vendor relationships: Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and other potential partners to uncover new purchasing opportunities.
• Identify new opportunities: Proactively reach out to companies, connect with key decision-makers, and secure product and inventory opportunity lists.
• Evaluate purchasing opportunities: Review product offerings, assess costs and potential resale pricing, and determine whether opportunities align with business objectives.
• Analyze pricing and profitability: Work through product details, pricing information, and potential margins to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Manage the buying pipeline: Keep vendor information, product opportunities, and follow-ups organized to ensure opportunities continue moving forward.
• Collaborate with leadership: Work closely with the VP of the buying team to evaluate opportunities, prioritize potential purchases, and contribute to the company’s growth.

Kenntnisse

Relationship-building

Analytical thinking

Communication

Purchasing

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Buyer

Location: On-site / Hybrid
Compensation: $75,000+ base salary, plus bonus potential of 10-20%

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing, entrepreneurial company in the wholesale and product distribution space to identify an Assistant Buyer to join its buying team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, uncovering new business opportunities, and using analytical skills to make smart purchasing decisions. The role combines vendor relationship management, business development, and financial analysis, giving you the opportunity to work directly with manufacturers and suppliers to identify products that represent strong business opportunities.

The ideal candidate is personable, proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded. Whether your background is in buying, purchasing, wholesale distribution, or business development, we are interested in someone who can build relationships, identify opportunities, and evaluate the numbers behind a potential deal.

What You’ll Do

• Develop vendor relationships: Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and other potential partners to uncover new purchasing opportunities.

• Identify new opportunities: Proactively reach out to companies, connect with key decision-makers, and secure product and inventory opportunity lists.

• Evaluate purchasing opportunities: Review product offerings, assess costs and potential resale pricing, and determine whether opportunities align with business objectives.

• Analyze pricing and profitability: Work through product details, pricing information, and potential margins to support informed purchasing decisions.

• Manage the buying pipeline: Keep vendor information, product opportunities, and follow-ups organized to ensure opportunities continue moving forward.

• Collaborate with leadership: Work closely with the VP of the buying team to evaluate opportunities, prioritize potential purchases, and contribute to the company’s growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 2-4 years of professional experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, wholesale distribution, merchandising, business development, or a related field.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish rapport with new contacts.

• Confidence communicating over the phone, conducting outreach, and engaging with decision-makers.

• An analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate pricing, costs, and potential profitability.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• A proactive, resourceful approach to finding opportunities and solving problems.

• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance relationship-building with financial considerations.

Experience in buying or purchasing is a plus, but not required. Candidates with a strong business development background may also be a great fit if they bring commercial awareness, analytical aptitude, and a willingness to learn the buying process.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Competitive compensation: $75,000+ base salary with the opportunity to earn a 10-20% bonus.

• Direct leadership exposure: Report directly to the VP of the buying team and contribute to important purchasing decisions.

• A unique blend of skills: Combine relationship management, business development, and financial analysis in one role.

• Opportunity to make an impact: Help identify new suppliers, uncover valuable inventory opportunities, and contribute directly to business growth.

• Entrepreneurial environment: Join a team where initiative, curiosity, and sound business judgment are valued.

Work Arrangement

This position currently follows a four-day in-office schedule, with plans to transition to three days in the office next year.

If you’re a relationship builder who enjoys uncovering opportunities, evaluating deals