Buyer

United Electric Supply; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance and Life Insurance

401(K) and Stock Ownership

Paid Vacation and holidays

Educational Benefits

Wellness Programs

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

United Electric Supply in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Buyer responsible for procurement of supplies and materials essential for our operations. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining inventory control and ensuring rapid response to customer demands.

The ideal candidate should possess advanced Excel skills, organizational abilities, and sales experience is preferred. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Sales experience preferred for the role.
• Strong organization and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring supplies and materials for resale operations.
• Analyzes buy lines considering demand and past usage.
• Purchases inventory for assigned branch locations.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge of Eclipse

Sales experience

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

Overview

BUYER

Who we are: United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a large multi-regional supplier of electrical products and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. United Electric offers a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United Electric is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginiaand New York.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for procuring supplies and materials to support the company's resale operations, while also playing a pivotal role in maintaining efficient inventory control. Your expertise will enable the company to meet customer demands promptly and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes buy lines considering demand, past usage, economic order quantities, and other variables, which may affect cost and profit.
• Purchases inventory for assigned branch locations.
• Develops positive relationship with vendors. Discusses problems, buying terms, new products, and negotiates best price and delivery.
• Approves new products ensuring the sales force is aware of them.
• Solves problems related to vendor shipping issues affecting inventory and customer service.
• Communicates regularly with Product Specialist, keeping abreast of market conditions, competition, and new products.
• Oversees effective management of inventory for assigned buy lines. Meet specific annual goals for inventory turnover, fill rate, and minimizing dead and excess inventory.
• Assists purchasing manager with the vendor evaluation process.
• Supports all the company-endorsed product lines with focus on I-MARK manufacturers.
• Diligently reviews procurement queue to address emergency orders.
• Monitors freight, transfers, restocking fees and other costs associated with purchases and returns, and keeps to a minimum.
• Reviews inventory exception reports including negative inventory, shortages, stockouts, and purchasing exceptions to maintain inventory accuracy
• Enters transfer requests by sales to address customer needs.
• Assists return goods coordinator as needed to monitor excess and defective stock returns.
• Proactively monitors job queue, communicates with branch and corporate personnel via email, trackers, and other means.
• Assists in physical inventories as needed.
• Inputs Excel spreadsheets under the direction of the buyers and purchasing manager as directed.
• Accountable for achieving established inventory performance metrics including inventory turns, fill rate, supplier performance, excess inventory reduction, and customer service objectives.
• Works closely with all internal departments, combining individual efforts to better serve the customer.
• Perform other duties as obvious or assigned.

Commitment to Safety

• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk. Your personal safety is your responsibility.
• Complete an accident/Incident report for any safety and/or health infractions that occur or is witnessed.
• Support all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies for all employees within your branch.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Eclipse and general computer applications as well as Microsoft Office Software
• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
• Sales experience preferred
• Attentiveness to details and problem-solving skills
• Organization and time management skills

Compensation and Benefits

We offer attractive compensation and benefits which include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Stock Ownership
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Educational Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Work/Life Balance

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.