Buyer

Overview

Purchases and manages inventory, vendor relations, and pricing for an electrical distributor.

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• purchase orders
• vendor management
• inventory management
• pricing alignment
• shipment quality

Tasks

-Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability -Purchase products as well as prepare and issue purchase and change orders. -Complete product returns to vendors. -Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors to enhance collaboration, communication, and trust, resulting in improved service levels. -Collaborate with primary team members and cross functional teams to implement process improvements and adopt best practices. -Reconcile vendor invoices and credits. -Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and returns with vendors to achieve cost savings and provide the most favorable business outcomes possible. -Partner with the Pricing department to assure price alignment. -Monitor and approve the transfer of material between the warehouse locations to balance stock, replenish inventory, or fill backorders. -Partner with the Product Management team to align on inventory needs. -Monitor inventory reports, demand, history, and cycle time to maintain proper inventory levels needed to achieve the necessary unit turns. -Partner with the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) to ensure shipment quality.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• associate degree
• bachelor degree
• six sigma
• cross functional
• buyer

What You Bring

-Knowledge of and the ability to use Microsoft office products including Excel, Outlook and Word -Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field -2-5 years of experience working in supply chain -Experience with six sigma or lean processes -Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field -2-5 years of experience working cross functionally with other departments -5+ years of experience working as a Buyer or related function -Experience working in distribution and/or the electrical industry -2-5 years of customer service experience

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Benefits

-Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Coverage -Tuition Reimbursement -Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance -Pet Insurance -Wellness Programs -Identity Theft Protection -401(k) Retirement Plan with company match -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Life and AD&D Insurance -Career Development & Leadership Training -Annual bonuses and merit increases based on performance -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Paid Parental Leave -Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days

About Werner Electric Supply

-Evolved into a regional distributor from its beginnings as a small appliance store and electrical contractor. -Added Allen‑Bradley lines in 1955, shifting toward industrial automation distribution. -Achieved geographic expansion and facility growth under Lynn T. MacDonald's ownership in 1986. -Specializes in electrical products, wire & cable, lighting, data communications, pneumatics, and safety supplies. -Provides services such as lighting and energy audits, custom assembly, and after‑hours support. -Operates in eastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while supporting out‑of‑state projects under current leadership.

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