Buyer

Purchasing & Supplier Management Source and procure products from domestic and international suppliers to support customer demand and inventory requirements Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Negotiate product pricing, payment terms, freight arrangements, and service agreements. Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, pricing, service, and fill rates. Identify and qualify new supplier and product opportunities.

Review supplier allocations, shortages, and service issues while communicating impacts internally. Inventory Management Manage inventory levels to maintain product availability while controlling inventory costs. Monitor inventory turns, aging inventory, and slow-moving items. Establish reorder points, safety stock levels, and inventory targets. Collaborate with warehouse and inventory control teams to improve inventory accuracy.

Work proactively to reduce stockouts, overstocks, and product waste. Market Analysis & Commodity Monitoring Monitor industry trends, commodity markets, supplier pricing, and market conditions impacting product cost and availability. Research and analyze market intelligence to support purchasing decisions. Identify opportunities to purchase strategically based on market conditions and demand forecasts. Communicate market trends and pricing changes to management and sales teams.

Pricing & Margin Management Maintain accurate product costs within company systems. Review supplier price changes and update customer pricing as necessary. Support company margin objectives through effective purchasing decisions. Analyze product profitability and identify opportunities for margin improvement. Provide cost and market information to support sales initiatives and customer quoting. Purchase Order & Order Management Create and maintain accurate purchase orders.

Review open purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments. Obtain shipping confirmations, proof of delivery, and supplier status updates. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure orders are shipped and delivered as scheduled. Maintain records of purchases, shipments, supplier communications, and related documentation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, and Finance departments.

Communicate order status, product availability, shortages, and supplier updates. Assist with customer returns, credits, substitutions, and supplier-related issues. Support marketing programs, promotions, and special buying opportunities. Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies. Reporting & Administration Generate and review purchasing, inventory, pricing, and supplier performance reports.

Maintain accurate product costs and purchasing records. Track procurement metrics including inventory levels, fill rates, service levels, and margin performance. Support budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning activities. Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned.