Buyer

Gexpro Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Gexpro Services is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement and replenishment across assigned sites and customer accounts. You will review critical items, process backorders, and coordinate inbound deliveries while maintaining inventory targets and cost controls.

You will work with suppliers and the internal team to optimize fill rates, turn metrics, and gross margin. A strong background in ERP/CRM tools, Excel, and negotiation is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; prior purchasing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, SCM, logistics preferred.
• 3–5 years procurement, supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Stock procurement/replenishment for sites and customer accounts.
• Daily review of critical items below minimum threshold.
• Process customer backorders and stock requests via the system.
• Meet defined inventory metrics (turns, days on hand, etc.).
• Meet or exceed defined procurement metrics (planned order aging, fill rate, PO confirmations, PO date management).
• Negotiate returns on supplier non-conforming material.
• Assist onboarding of new customer accounts.
• Assist with supplier non-conformity issues and NPIs as needed.
• Coordinate inbound material delivery and shipment bookings.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP systems

CRM tools

Microsoft Excel

Vendor management

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, SCM, logistics or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gexpro Services

Company Overview:

Gexpro Services is a world‑class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs. Our managed inventory programs are designed to support manufacturing OEM’s with their engineered production material specifications, fulfillment, and quality requirements.

Buyer Benefits: Gexpro Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program and Health wellness programs
• 401(k) immediately with a competitive match.
• Several paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.

Buyer Summary: The Buyer is responsible managing the purchasing process and improving Branch/Customer Solution Center in‑stock fill rates by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting replenishment settings for its assigned sites, vertical, and customer accounts. The Buyer reviews, adjusts, and executes daily recommended replenishment orders. The role is also responsible for managing open POs and reviewing cost, quantity, and defective issues with vendors. A qualified candidate will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Stock procurement/replenishment for assigned sites and/or assigned customer accounts.
• Daily review of critical items below minimum threshold.
• Address and process customer backorders and stock requests submitted via the system.
• Meet or exceed defined inventory metrics (turns, days on hand, etc.) for assigned customer and vertical and/or assigned supplier lines.
• Meet or exceed defined procurement metrics (planned order aging, fill rate, PO confirmations, PO date management)
• Ensure accuracy of replenishment master data i.e. (lead-time, forecasting, standard package and buy multiplies).
• Provide accurate weekly inventory estimates to communicate performance verses inventory goals.
• Assist in the onboarding process of implementing new customer accounts.
• Assist sites with supplier non‑conformity issues.
• Assist supplier base with NPI process (New Product Introduction).
• Assist sites with supplier review process.
• Assist commercial team on project/direct buys in an effort to maximize gross margin potential through applied supplier leverage techniques.
• Manage inbound material delivery schedule to align with inventory stocking parameters.
• Manage the shipment booking process for imported materials for assigned sites and customer accounts.
• Assist commercial team or site personnel with negotiations of supplier returns for non‑conforming material.
• Negotiate returns on requests received from Inventory Control (Asset) Manager for all returns that are not pre‑negotiated.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Gexpro Services.

Buyer Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The Buyer must possess a high school diploma or GED and previous professional purchasing/buying experience in industrial distribution or other relevant industries.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3-5 experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field within the Industrial Distribution Industry preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a solutions‑based mindset.
• Ability to negotiate lowest possible stock material acquisition cost.
• Ability to work with commercial team and suppliers to identify new potential stocking opportunities.
• Attention to detail.
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy in processing orders and maintaining records.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify and resolve procurement‑related issues effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Offices, specifically Microsoft Excel as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management tools (CRM).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Gexpro Services (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.