Showroom Buyer: Plumbing Fixtures & Inventory

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

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.