Buyer

Core & Main; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main, a leading distributor of water infrastructure products, is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and vendor negotiations. You will evaluate quotes, place orders, and coordinate delivery to ensure on-time supply for projects across municipal and commercial sectors.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA and 0–2 years of related experience, plus familiarity with inventory systems. This role offers growth within a nationwide network and exposure to strategic sourcing and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline; certification may be required in some areas.
• 0–2 years of related experience; MS/MA and 0–1 year also acceptable.
• Working knowledge of computer-based inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchases.
• Ensure material is placed on order; follow up with vendors, sales and customer.
• Coordinate flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion.
• Follow up on order changes, cancellations, returns and fees.
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports; prioritize POs for critical needs.
• Monitor open orders and update projected delivery dates.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Procurement

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors as well as evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Review procurement queue and analyze items for potential purchases.
• Ensure material is placed on order. Follow up with vendors, sales and customer to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing.
• Coordinate flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion.
• Follow up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees
• Evaluate daily purchasing reports, prioritize purchase orders by critical need; ensure orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales.
• Maintain product line purchasing parameters to ensure daily purchasing reports are accurate as calculated by computerized inventory system.
• Initiate and verify price changes in the computer inventory system.
• Monitor open orders and maintain projected delivery dates updated.

Nature and Scope

• Works in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems. Demonstrates skill in data analysis, techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data.
• Nature of work requires general supervision; exercises judgment. May be paired with a mentor. Work typically involves regular process checks or review of output by a coworker and/or supervisor.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel.

Work Environment

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Certification may be required in some areas. Generally 0-2 years of experience in related field OR MS/MA and generally 0-1 year of experience in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of a computer based inventory management systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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