Buyer

Wesco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus potential

Commission plan

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Buyer to place and authorize purchase orders, expedite orders, and track deliveries while keeping accurate records. You will support inventory availability and minimize working capital through strategic replenishment and supplier collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and at least 1 year of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills to drive efficiency and cost savings across the supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• 1 year of purchasing experience in a supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business performance measures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills with purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Industry knowledge about suppliers, customers and competitors.

Responsibilities

• Place and authorize purchase orders within assigned limits.
• Expedite orders and track deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records according to guidelines.
• Review daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine quantities and items to purchase.
• Ensure inventory availability while minimizing working capital.
• Execute stock replenishment, special orders and drop ship buying efficiently.
• Ensure accurate PO quantities, costs, and terms.
• Manage EDI, ASR/VMI, emailed and faxed orders with suppliers.
• Follow up on order status and delivery information.
• Review supplier shipping error notices and take appropriate action.
• Negotiate with suppliers to return excess or inactive inventory.
• Assist managers in evaluating supplier performance (delivery, fill rates, costs).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Judgment

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Job Description

As a Buyer, you are responsible for placing and authorizing purchase orders within assigned limits. You will expedite orders, track deliveries, resolve shipping errors, and maintain accurate records following established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
• Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.
• Tactical execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
• Guarantees accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms compliance.
• Ensures electronic data interchange (EDI), automated stock replenishment (ASR/VMI), emailed and faxed orders reach suppliers.
• Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
• Reviews daily supplier shipping error notices and takes appropriate action.
• Reviews quarterly excess and inactive inventory reports and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations on excess and inactive material.
• Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates, shipping errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree in Supply Chain or related field required
• 1 year of experience required of purchasing within supply chain environment
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of business performance measures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports
• Ability to exercise judgment
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors

Compensation Details: $28.26 - $36.73 Per Hour

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.