Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

To work as a member of the purchasing team to select and procure products and materials and expedite purchase orders.  To obtain quotes, generate and process requisitions, set prices, and maintain related records. Drive profitable sales growth through program conception and review.

Responsibilities

Product Line Management

New Lines

• Review new product (line) with existing product mix for compatibility and select product and quantities that will be ordered, as well as the timing of such orders
• Develop plan for existing inventory (close out or buyback)
• Select vendors after researching vendor background
• Plan new item setup in the yards and stores
• Communicate new items to Marketing, Sales & Operations
• Plan new item training and education
• Research and propose GM% and sell prices
• Execute timely review of product success/failure

Existing Lines

• Regularly review all product lines for sales and GM performance
• Analyze sales & usage reports for sales and on hand quantities in branches and determine products and quantities to be ordered and timing for such order. Develop action plan if required to make changes to product strategy
• Watch market conditions to anticipate price changes, supply shortages, product/code/industry shifts and modify product strategy as appropriate
• Develop and communicate market-based strategy to marketing, management, sales, and operations as necessary
• Establish and maintain min/max settings throughout product life cycle, paying close attention to seasonality, merchandising resets, and DWO process
• Review and approve DWO items; initiate the DWO execution process with the Buyer Assistant
• Provide the Buyer Assistant direction on vendor credits
• Develop and communicate strategy for storage, handling, selling, and merchandising of product in branches
• Audit routinely
• Handle incoming branch inquiries regarding product

Inventory Procurement

• Communicate show and special buys to Marketing for communication to Sales & Operations
• Review preseason and preshow inventories
• Determine quantities and timing of preseason and preshow orders
• Work with Director of Purchasing to negotiate buying opportunities with vendors
• Work with Sales to procure inventory based on special pricing for quote projects

Product Line Pricing

• Evaluate need for and, where appropriate, direct price changes including contract pricing, promotional, DWO
• Research and establish stock and special order sell prices and GM % for non-commodity items, submit to Director of Purchasing and/or Senior Buyer for review
• Working with Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyer, research and set prices for commodity items.
• Proof advertising promotions for appropriate stock, text, and pricing
• Seek and collect pricing information from local competition; maintain awareness of market conditions
• Review Quote Requests and data gathered from PA to propose pricing based on factors such as project timeline, on hand inventories, market conditions, competitive situations, and storage and delivery concerns. Work with Director of Purchasing and vendor to negotiate special pricing when required
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area, preferred, or 3-5 years industry/purchasing experience.
• Advanced math skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills both verbally and in writing with an emphasis on quality writing skills.
• Proficient keyboard and computer skills.