Corporate Showroom Buyer

Connor Co.; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and eight holidays

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

Connor Co. is seeking an organized Showroom Buyer to support purchasing and inventory for showroom lines including Kohler, Delta, Moen, and Sterling.

The role involves coordinating with vendors and internal teams to maintain inventory and secure competitive pricing. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of wholesale purchasing experience; knowledge of plumbing products is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years wholesale purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing products and showroom lines preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ability to learn Eclipse/Solar software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing and inventory.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and training.
• Excellent communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily suggested purchase order queue and place orders with vendors.
• Manage inventory levels and stocking locations to support availability.
• Review vendor acknowledgments for accuracy and resolve PO discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and vendors on pricing and invoices.
• Build vendor relationships and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Inform managers of vendor concerns and product availability.
• Identify excess/nonmoving inventory and coordinate reductions.
• Create and maintain SKU/product records in the purchasing system.
• Collaborate on product selection, maintenance, and purchasing.
• Monitor new products, pricing, and sales trends.
• Attend industry trade shows and product training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Vendor relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years wholesale purchasing experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Eclipse/Solar software

Job description

2800 N. E. Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61603, USA

Description

Showroom Buyer

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Pay range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Connor Co. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Showroom Buyer to support purchasing and inventory management for showroom product lines, including Kohler, Delta, Moen, and Sterling. In this role, you will work with vendors and internal teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, secure competitive pricing, and support our showrooms. Knowledge of plumbing and showroom products is preferred, but not required.

Schedule and Preemployment Requirements

Candidates must be available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the daily suggested purchase order queue and place orders with assigned vendors.
• Manage inventory levels and stocking locations to support product availability and department goals.
• Review vendor acknowledgments for accuracy and resolve purchase order discrepancies.
• Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve pricing, invoice, and order discrepancies.
• Build vendor relationships, participate in vendor meetings, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Keep managers informed of vendor concerns, product availability, and other issues affecting purchasing.
• Identify excess and nonmoving inventory and coordinate actions to reduce it.
• Create and maintain accurate SKU and product records in the purchasing system.
• Collaborate with managers on product selection, maintenance, and purchasing; answer product questions.
• Monitor new products, competitor offerings, pricing, and sales trends.
• Attend industry trade shows and product training as needed, and perform other assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of wholesale purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing products and showroom product lines preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn Eclipse/Solar software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in purchasing, inventory, and data entry.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills to evaluate options and resolve issues.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with managers, sales staff, and vendors.
• Clear communication, a positive attitude, and a professional approach to a busy workload.
• Willingness to travel for trade shows, training, and other business needs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary term life insurance and medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.