Buyer, Procurement (Temporary)

Buyer# BuyerHot JobCorporate - CRP (0) - Plymouth, MN 55442## OverviewSalary Range$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelor's DegreeTravel PercentageLess than 10%CategoryPurchasing - Procurement## Description**Buyer****$70,000-85,000/year**Do you have a talent for connecting the dots, building strong partnerships, and making smart business decisions? We’re looking for a motivated Buyer who brings a proactive approach, strong business acumen, and a strategic mindset to every opportunity. Larson Company** is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a **family owned** and operated business. We have a great opportunity to join our Purchasing Team at our **Corporate** branch as a Buyer. The **Buyer** willincrease company profitability and customer satisfaction by purchasing products in a timely manner, at the lowest cost, while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Buyers also keep abreast of external changes affecting both the supply and demand of products and will adjust ordering parameters as necessary.**Highly competitive benefits package* Medical* Dental* Vision* 401k with employer match* Life insurance* Short- and Long-Term Disability* Health Saving Account with employer match* Critical Illness & Accident Insurance* Employee assistance program* PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!Responsibilities Include:*** Implement short and long-term purchasing strategies set forth by JH Larson leadership.* Review and maintain purchasing parameters and adjust for Service Level and Turn KPIs.* Make recommendations regarding the consolidation or alignment of product lines in all locations and address overstock or non-returnable inventory.* Promote AD and align the vendor selections with this buying group whenever it is in JHL’s best interest.* Monitor delivery of materials to meet the inventory needs of all branches.## Qualifications**Qualifications:****Education*** Highschool diploma or GED required* Bachelor’s degree preferred**Experience and/or Training*** Minimum 1 year in similar position* Familiar with the products being purchased, which includes understanding how products work, product specifications, and customer preferences* Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills* Ability to occasionally drive to branch and other locations (10%)* Computer competency with distribution software, Eclipse knowledge preferred* Wholesale distribution experience preferred* 2+ years in similar position preferred**Licenses/Certificates*** Valid US Driver’s license and/or reliable transportationWe are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.Check out our website and apply today at: under our “Careers” tab, and while you’re there, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.