Buyer (Industrial Safety Products)

Location

Pasadena, TX | United States

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Buyer knowledgeable in industrial safety products to join our Purchasing Team and contribute to the success of our growing organization. As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods through our supply chain into inventory at our 12 US and 5 Canadian locations making sure that our customers have what they need, when they need it, where they need it. This role executes the inventory management and purchasing functions for the Safety Category within the Allredi network. The Product Specialist is responsible for analyzing requests for stock additions, management, and maintenance of inventory planning parameters within the business system and ensuring product availability. The Buyer will work with the Purchasing and Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Specialists, Branch Operations and the Sales Team to implement inventory optimization programs and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with internal customers to ensure the right product is at the right location at the right time. Support assigned branches with the entire procure to pay process.
• Develop stocking strategies and replenishment methods to achieve lowest price paid per unit. Ability to adapt and be reactive when certain vendor thresholds cannot be achieved but product is required.
• Analyze, monitor, and adjust Safety Stock and Reorder Thresholds as well as other planning parameters to optimize in-stock rates and service levels.
• Utilize reporting to execute inventory optimization plans to achieve KPI’s and report out on challenges or exceptions. Perform periodic reviews with Sales and Branch personnel to modify according to current demand trends or seasonality.
• Rationalize and standardize the supplier base within assigned locations to increase preferred supplier synergies to increase purchasing leverage and Hub location utilization.
• Initiate internal transfers to balance inventory and reduce excess and obsolete inventory within the network. Process inventory returns per supplier agreements (if applicable).
• Work with the Purchasing and Sourcing Manager to develop, implement or change category strategies. Communicate supplier price files updates as identified.
• Expedite critical inventory items and re-source material to other approved suppliers to fill in when gaps occur (approval required).
• Monitor individual and purchasing email accounts and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Assist Accounts Payable by ensuring PO accuracy. Work quickly to resolve any pricing, shipping, or receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor road map and critical pricing/quantity buy information updated for suppliers and use consistently.
• Work with Suppliers on program modifications, product availability and on time delivery concerns. Negotiate and source product as needed but should be minimal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven experience in a multi-branch and high-SKU-count (5,000+) distribution environment. International experience, especially in Canada, is a plus.
• Previous experience working in firm selling industrial safety supplies either working in supply chain or sales is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms and pricing from suppliers/vendors. 
  
• Superior analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities are a must. The ability to conduct analysis from raw data in Excel is preferred.
• Strong follow-up, organization, and attention to detail are critical.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (ie Sage, SAP, Oracle, Eclipse) and Microsoft Office suite is preferred. Previous experience with demand planning and forecasting software is a plus.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices preferred along with familiarity with relevant regulations and standards governing procurement activities.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary.
• Full health, dental, vision.
• 401K program with company match.
• Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement in a growing company.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid schedule once fully trained.

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