Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and energetic person to fill our open position as Buyer. As a buyer, this individual will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, traveling to trade shows, meeting new potential vendors and directly negotiating with vendors on inventory opportunities.

• This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7am-4:00pm.
• This is a salary position with a commission structure based on profits

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate lasting relationships with vendors to grow vendor loyalty
• Work with vendors to better understand their business needs, goals, and how they sell their products
• Negotiate with vendors directly to purchase inventory
• Attend trade shows and coordinate opportunities to meet vendors face to face

Competencies:

• A passion for purchasing and company culture
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven ability to negotiate and purchase inventory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in purchasing
• Ability to travel appx 65 days per year

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May require prolonged sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds or more

Benefits

• Company Covers
• 100% of employee Short-Term Disability
• 100% of employee BCBS Dental Coverage
• $300 of BCBS Monthly Premium Health Coverage
• $25k Basic Term Life Coverage
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company Provides
• Aflac (Cancer, Critical Care & Accident)
• Matches up to 3% of Simple-IRA contributions

Expected Outcomes

• To expand purchasing and profits by developing new vendor relationships and growing established vendor relationships that are under preforming
• Purchasing goals are exceeded/met while aggressively preserving margin
• Ensure the quality of database information for items in Fishbowl (ie. Item descriptions, restrictions, images, PO’s are accurate.
• Attend industry trade shows and develop relationships with vendors
• Attend key market conference twice a year
• Maintain working relationships with 5-10 customers