Senior Buyer: Strategic Electrical Supply & Negotiations

Wesco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Buyer focused on replenishing inventory by analyzing data and using business systems to make buying decisions, procuring products at lowest cost, expediting status with suppliers, and managing exceptions with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include reviewing daily purchasing reports, developing market understanding, reducing costs, sourcing opportunities, maintaining stock while minimizing working capital, negotiating with suppliers, and

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum purchasing experience; 5 years preferred in electrical supply.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures in electrical industry.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations to determine quantities and create purchasing documents.
• Develops understanding of market conditions affecting cost and material availability.
• Negotiates with suppliers to reduce costs and improve terms.
• Identifies new sourcing opportunities to add value and drive cost savings.
• Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital.
• Expedites product delivery and resolves discrepancies with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Purchasing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Wesco in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Buyer focused on replenishing inventory by analyzing data and using business systems to make buying decisions, procuring products at lowest cost, expediting status with suppliers, and managing exceptions with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include reviewing daily purchasing reports, developing market understanding, reducing costs, sourcing opportunities, maintaining stock while minimizing working capital, negotiating with suppliers, and