POSITION SUMMARY
Purchase commodities for resale at the wholesale level. Analyze past purchasing trends, sales records, price and quality of products to achieve cost competitiveness. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examine, select, order and purchase products at the most favorable price consistent with quality and needed quantity.
- Negotiate price and discount terms for products.
- Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate buying patterns in order to determine appropriate inventory levels.
- Meet with vendors on an as needed basis.
- Coordinate with outside and inside sales to evaluate customer needs and specifications.
- Communicate with outside and inside sales to inform of any shipment delays or price changes.
- Coordinate efforts with Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice discrepancies.
- Recommend vendors based on price and product offerings in comparison to customer needs and specifications.
- Identify transfer needs and make appropriate transfers based on warehouse inventories.
- Responsible for product returns of damaged product or exchanges of slow moving product.
- Responsible for purchasing from tier II and tier III suppliers.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Required
- Experience: At least 3-5 years experience in purchasing. Experience in distribution with corrugated packaging is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Distribution center: 3 years (Preferred)
- Corrugated packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wheeling, IL 60090: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person