Buyer - Electronics

Rymax; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Rymax is seeking an experienced Electronics Buyer to join our purchasing team in Parsippany, NJ, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will source consumer electronics, manage vendor relationships, analyze market trends, and optimize inventory levels to support growth.

Responsibilities include PO creation and tracking, pricing negotiations, inventory monitoring, and collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience focused on consumer electronics.
• Experience managing high-volume and high-value purchasing.
• Forecasting, inventory planning, and understanding product life cycles.
• Experience negotiating with manufacturers and distributors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Great Plains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase consumer electronics while maintaining pricing and availability.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotions with vendors.
• Monitor inventory to balance stock and minimize excess.
• Analyze product performance and sales trends to inform purchasing.
• Forecast demand and plan future purchases based on history and cycles.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and data integrity.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Vendor relationships

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business / Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Buyer to join our purchasing team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and purchasing consumer electronics, managing vendor relationships, analyzing market trends, and optimizing inventory levels. This role requires excellent analytical skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of product life cycles and inventory management.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Source and purchase consumer electronics while maintaining competitive pricing and product availability.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders from placement through delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional opportunities with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure appropriate stock while minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze product performance, sales trends, and key metrics to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Forecast demand and plan future purchases based on historical sales, market conditions, and product life cycles.
• Monitor market pricing, competitive activity, and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Apply just-in-time inventory principles and manage sell-through performance.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong vendor relationships to support long-term business growth.
• Collaborate with internal departments including Sales, Operations, and Finance to ensure inventory and purchasing objectives are met.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure data integrity within company systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience, with a strong focus on consumer electronics.
• Proven experience managing high-volume and high-value purchasing.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory planning, and product life cycles.
• Experience negotiating with manufacturers and distributors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of consumer electronics market trends and pricing.
• Experience with inventory optimization and demand planning.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify new purchasing opportunities and grow strategic vendor partnerships.
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Generous employee purchase and incentive programs

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. They possess strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of the consumer electronics industry, and the ability to balance inventory investment with business demands while building long-term vendor relationships.

Rymax (http://www.rymaxinc.com) understands the value of employee appreciation and customer loyalty. As the #1, full-service loyalty marketing organization, Rymax provides strategic, customized recognition programs and events to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations. Our award-winning programs are carefully designed to maximize business growth, engage employees, motivate sales teams and increase customer retention, through aspirational brand name rewards.

Come join an organization that values employee engagement and rewards achievements!