Dynamic Associate Buyer | Inventory & Negotiations

Acme Tools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

401K matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Acme Tools is seeking an Associate Buyer to support purchasing and merchandising across retail locations and online. You will negotiate, analyze trends, and manage product lines, ensuring product turnover and inventory accuracy while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

In this role, you will learn Acme Tools' purchasing policies, assist Buyers with merchandising programs, and contribute to pricing research and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Prior purchasing and inventory control experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Strong organization, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence with accuracy.
• Knowledge of margins, discounts, turns, and inventory metrics.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and collaborative in a team.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and analyze industry trends; plan and purchase resale goods for stores and online.
• Manage assigned product lines, ensure turnover targets, control inventory, and rebuy where needed.
• Assist Buyers with existing programs and follow purchasing policies.
• Review supplier pricing and terms; maintain supplier relationships and issue resolution.
• Monitor and improve cycle service levels and dead stock movement.
• Coordinate with Buyers on price changes and product changes; ensure online listings accuracy.
• Support planogram development and promotional events with Marketing/eCommerce.
• Build purchasing knowledge and skills for career growth in Purchasing.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Communication

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP software

Vendor management software

Job description

Acme Tools is seeking an Associate Buyer to support purchasing and merchandising across retail locations and online. You will negotiate, analyze trends, and manage product lines, ensuring product turnover and inventory accuracy while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

In this role, you will learn Acme Tools' purchasing policies, assist Buyers with merchandising programs, and contribute to pricing research and vendor negotiations.