BUYER II (48966)

Paycom - ATS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

City Electric Supply seeks a Buyer II at our Dallas head office to manage inventory levels and supplier relationships for optimal availability and pricing. You will oversee purchase orders, data accuracy, and stock levels to support branch operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing or supply chain, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and strong Excel/analytic skills. This role offers growth opportunities within a large, nationwide electrical wholesaler.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience (preferred).
• High school diploma, and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing strategies in alignment with company policies and inventory goals.
• Manage purchase orders, including order placement, tracking, and expediting shipments.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing data.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock to maintain high fill rates.
• Review stock reports and adjust purchasing decisions as needed.
• Resolve issues related to shipping errors, damaged goods, and pricing discrepancies.
• Manage returns, including obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Communicate product, pricing, and vendor updates to internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Work with Purchasing Manager to support negotiations on pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support operational goals.

Skills

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Head Offices Dallas - Dallas, TX 75202, Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply (CES) offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches world-wide of which there are over 500 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Summary

The Buyer II plays a key role in managing inventory levels and supporting centralized branch operations. This position is responsible for maintaining product availability, optimizing inventory performance, and building strong vendor relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute purchasing strategies in alignment with company policies and inventory goals
• Manage purchase orders, including order placement, tracking, and expediting shipments
• Maintain accurate product and pricing data
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock to maintain high fill rates
• Review stock reports and adjust purchasing decisions as needed
• Resolve issues related to shipping errors, damaged goods, and pricing discrepancies
• Manage returns, including obsolete and slow-moving inventory
• Communicate product, pricing, and vendor updates to internal teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Work with Purchasing Manager to support negotiations on pricing, terms, and supply agreements
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support operational goals

Qualifications: Education/Experience

• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience(preferred)
• High school diploma, and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Competencies

• Electrical product and applications buying knowledge preferred.
• PC skills to include excel, access, keyboarding and word processing.
• Accuracy, communication, management and relationship skills, telephone skills, and negotiation skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contactus at [e-mail] 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.