Strategic Buyer & Category Management Lead

Core-Mark; Carroll (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Buyer to strategize with sales and leadership on new product viability, research vendors, present proposals, and implement supplier programs for retail consumers. The role emphasizes analyzing development of strategies to improve category performance through business plans and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage inventory, work with suppliers, and support marketing programs while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving

Qualifications

• Experience/training within the field.
• 2 or more years of combined buying, planning, sales, and allocation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory levels to ensure sufficient turns and meet customer needs.
• Maintain promotions, plans, and allowances in mainframe systems.
• Communicate with suppliers to arrange POs and track orders for the warehouse.
• Identify and create solutions to a variety of inventory conditions.
• Build strong supplier relationships and diversify items and suppliers.
• Manage financial performance of assigned categories and vendors.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute marketing programs.
• Provide category leadership to shape the product portfolio for customers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Excel proficiency

Tools

AS400

SAP

Job description

Core-Mark is seeking a Buyer to strategize with sales and leadership on new product viability, research vendors, present proposals, and implement supplier programs for retail consumers. The role emphasizes analyzing development of strategies to improve category performance through business plans and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will manage inventory, work with suppliers, and support marketing programs while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving