Buyer II

Buyer II – Non-Exempt Position

City Electric Supply (CES) - Onsite - 400 South Record St., Dallas, TX 75202

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 75 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,100 branches worldwide, of which there are over 700 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Buyer II to join our Centralized Branch Services team in Dallas. This is a hands-on purchasing role where you will own inventory decisions, keep product flowing to branches, and work closely with vendors to make sure our customers never feel a gap in service.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute purchasing strategies that align with inventory goals and company policies.
• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery, including tracking and expediting shipments.
• Maintain accurate product and pricing data.
• Monitor inventory levels, reorder points, and safety stock to keep fill rates high.
• Review stock reports and adjust purchasing decisions based on what the data is telling you.
• Resolve shipping errors, damaged goods, and pricing discrepancies quickly and thoroughly.
• Manage returns and work through obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
• Keep internal teams in the loop on product, pricing, and vendor changes.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships that hold up when things get complicated.
• Partner with the Purchasing Manager on pricing negotiations, terms, and supply agreements.
• Collaborate across teams to keep operations running without friction.

Education/Experience

• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving.
• Clear communicator who keeps people informed without overcomplicating things.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a role that moves quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

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