Associate Buyer - Product Procurement & Purchasing

Associate BuyerAre you a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills? Do you enjoy negotiating, tracking market trends, and working collaboratively with vendors and team members? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for inventory management, and are motivated to learn and grow within a purchasing team, do your best work with Acme Tools as an Associate Buyer!About Acme Tools:Founded in 1948 as Acme Electric Motor, Acme Tools remains a family-owned business with locations throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. Since rebranding as Acme Tools, we have established ourselves as one of the premier online retailers of tools and equipment in the United States. We are proud to foster a culture that is employee-focused, involved in our community, and committed to growth.Why Work at Acme Tools?At Acme Tools, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. In this role, you'll enjoy a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:Work-Life BalanceProfessional Development TrainingAnnual Performance-based Increase OpportunitiesGenerous PTO plan that begins accruing on your first day6 Paid HolidaysComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance optionsTraditional and Roth 401K plans with company matching100% company-paid Group Life Insurance100% company-paid Short and Long-term Disability CoverageVoluntary Life InsuranceAccident, AD&D, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance optionsMaternity Leave (partially paid through short-term disability)Community Involvement OpportunitiesEmployee DiscountsA Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment where your contributions matterYour Role as an Associate BuyerThe Associate Buyer plays a key role in supporting Acme Tools' purchasing and merchandising operations. Responsibilities include:Negotiating, analyzing industry trends, and planning and purchasing goods for resale at Acme Tools retail locations and onlineEffectively managing assigned product lines, ensuring products turn at acceptable levels, administering inventory control, and re-buying products appropriatelyAssisting Buyers with existing merchandise programsLearning and following Acme Tools' purchasing policies, including how to maintain a good relationship with suppliers and vendor representativesReviewing, evaluating, and purchasing special and non-stock ordersAdvising Buyers of any issues with a vendor or customer, working with Buyers to adjust or solve problems with suppliers, and reviewing supplier invoices for proper pricing and termsMaintaining and/or improving cycle service levels established by your managerAssisting in reviewing and moving dead stockObtaining current price sheets or product catalogs and distributing them to the proper personnelAssisting as needed with research and analysis to determine retail pricingUtilizing and reviewing all reports developed and printed for inventory control management and purchasingCompleting vendor information forms and updating vendor information into the ordering systemCoordinating with Buyers on price or cost changes and suggesting product changesFollowing up on products listed online, including checking vendor websites to ensure accuracy of Acme Tools' listingsMaking decisions about warehouse over/under shipmentsAssisting store sales associatesAssisting in planogram developmentObtaining product information from vendors (products, item discontinues, promotions, quantity discounts, etc.)Securing promotional events and improving effectiveness and engagement at events by working with Marketing and eCommerce on the promotional opportunities of productsBuilding purchasing knowledge, experience, and skill set in order to continue to grow your career in the Purchasing departmentPerforming other related duties as assignedWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, OR equivalent experiencePrior experience working with purchasing and inventory control practices (retail purchasing experience preferred)Proven organization, presentation, and verbal and written communication skillsExcellent relationship-building abilitiesStrong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially ExcelAbility to write reports and business correspondenceKnowledge of calculating figures and amounts such as profit margins, discounts, interest, inventory turns, and percentagesEnergetic self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, as well as a part of a team environmentHigh level of confidentiality and professionalismLove-to-Haves:Strong knowledge of retail sales and eCommerce industriesTool and Equipment knowledge2+ years of prior experience working with purchasing and inventory control practicesJoin Us Today!Build a career with a company that's passionate about both its customers and employees. Visit to learn more or apply today!Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.*Employment offers are contingent on results from a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Qualified candidates must reside in or plan to relocate to Grand Forks, ND.