Buyer

Overview

Purchases and manages inventory, supplier relations, and pricing for Echo Electric.

Key Responsibilities

• billing reconciliation
• supplier negotiation
• market analysis
• supplier relations
• order expediting
• inventory management

Tasks

-Resolves price discrepancies with vendor and Accounts Payable Department to assure proper vendor billing and to maximize cash discounts for Echo. -Searches for new products and seeks better negotiated costs with suppliers; looks for opportunities in vertical and horizontal markets. -Maintains a strong knowledge and understanding of current market conditions by conducting interviews with suppliers. -Maintains good relations with suppliers and ensures that the company receives favorable terms and competitive costs from suppliers. -Expedites the stock and special orders with other Echo personnel. -Replenishes stock for all locations on assigned vendors to meet customer service expectations and inventory performance goals. -Maintains accurate product file in all aspects: item description, minimum buy package, etc., including cost in conjunction with the Pricing Department. -Negotiates the return of excess and slow-moving products.

Requirements

• bachelor degree
• microsoft office
• systems thinking
• time management
• problem solving
• inventory control

What You Bring

-Strong process orientation and systems-thinking capability. -Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all organizational members. -Demonstrated time management and organizational skills, including an ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. -Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field with coursework in Industrial Distribution Management; or 2 years buying experience in a related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Echo Electric. -Proven proficiency in general personal computer applications, as well as in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel. -Proven attentiveness to detail coupled with problem analysis and resolution skills. -Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. -Clearly understands all aspects of the main computer operating system's inventory control and purchasing modules, including the ramification of parameter settings. -Maintains a high level of product knowledge. -Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions, including the ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.

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Benefits

-401K match -Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance. -Employee Discount on products -Profit Sharing -Tuition reimbursement and employee development. -Paid time off and paid holidays -Access to a variety of trainings for personal development -Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement

About Echo Electric

-Their expertise spans control‑panel & switchboard assembly, cable‑management services, utility‑substation packages, digital & e‑commerce solutions. -Typical projects include outfitting industrial facilities, powering institutions and supporting utility contractors with turnkey packaged solutions. -Unusual strength lies in their digital transformation—integrating ecommerce, mobile apps and delivery notifications to enhance operational efficiency.

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