Associate Buyer (Hybrid)

Connection, Inc; South Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Connection, Inc. seeks an Associate Buyer to manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and oversee inventory for optimal efficiency. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, ensuring smooth operations and proactive problem-solving within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Articulate in written and oral communication.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for vendor relationship management and product procurement.
• Negotiate pricing and manage inventory effectively.
• Resolve product-packaging and receiving issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Detail-Oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As an Associate Buyer:

• You are responsible for relationship building and management for specific vendor lines. You procure products at aggressive pricing by artfully negotiating through multiple sources.
• You participate in new contract terms and pricing for new products and vendors. Additionally, you act as an agent for the company for SKU creation and maintenance, internal problem resolution, and investigating and resolving product packaging and receiving issues.

Primary Job Duties:

• Track and manage virtual and/or drop ship inventory to support sales and web activity.
• Maintain SKU status to support sales and web activity.
• Negotiate the lowest cost possible.
• Expedite purchase orders and update ETA’s.
• Work on price protection claims and follow through with necessary sell price changes.
• Review vendor & distributor promotions.
• Analyze and take action as necessary on backorder reports.
• Evaluate non-productive SKUs.
• Resolve product-packaging issues.
• Resolve receiving issues.
• Obtain return authorizations for stock rotations and customer returns.
• Communicate with Sales, Tech Support, Returns, Credit, A/P, Finance, I/S, Customer Service, Receiving, Ad Production, Supply Chain, and Management.
• Respond to internal communication through Connection's Call Tracker/Case Management system.
• Work with Product Marketing Managers in product consideration.
• Order product for evaluation where applicable.

Required Job Competencies:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
• Articulate with the ability to express oneself clearly and professionally in written and oral communication.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to absorb and apply newly learned technical skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".