Jr. Buyer

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Buyer I is curating, negotiating, and procuring brands and products within designated product categories. This pivotal role involves strategic pricing, promotion, and brand development. Serving as the initial stage in the buying hierarchy, the Buyer I is entrusted with pivotal buying and pricing determinations concerning lower-volume supplier accounts. The core duties encompass overseeing domestic order processing, managing logistics, handling inquiries regarding lead times and stock availability, generating weekly reports, and maintaining purchase order documentation for specific supplier accounts.

Essential Duties

· Engages in negotiations with vendors to secure competitive everyday pricing, promotional funding, rebates, growth incentives, and favorable delivery and payment terms.

· Oversees and coordinates RFQ packages, contract execution, product assessments, and quality matters; establishes and updates a supplier product repository.

· Facilitates a swift and efficient process for introducing new products/brands to the market.

· Builds and maintains product assortment to gain a competitive edge while aligning with customer preferences and demands.

· Computes, updates, and approves crucial cost and pricing adjustments in the system to achieve targeted mark-ups and margins.

· Cultivates robust vendor relationships through regular and transparent communication to ensure alignment on short and long-term objectives and capacities.

· Contributes to optimizing inventory turnover, service levels, order cycles, deal implementation, and general supply chain practices.

· Generates, reviews and leverages reports for comprehensive analysis of category performance and obstacles.

· Addresses and resolves customer issues relayed by the Customer Service team.

· Supports Marketing, Product Line Managers, and fellow Buyers in various projects and daily operations.

· Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, encompassing safety protocols, ethical business practices, and conduct standards.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

· Beginner level proficiency in negotiation

· Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Strong analytical, data management and decision-making abilities

· Strong mathematical skills with an understanding of cost and pricing concepts

· Great attention to detail, highly organized with strong project management skills

· Ability to handle multiple tasks, problem solve and prioritize with awareness of deadlines

· Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with employees on all levels, including executive leadership, as well as suppliers.

Preferred

· 1 – 2 years of experience in an administrative, purchasing or procurement role

· WMS and EDI experience

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with all levels of employees including executive leadership, as well as suppliers and vendors. Works closely with the Customer Service, Logistics, Operations, and Sales.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in a professional office setting with occasional travel to manufacturing plants and supplier facilities as needed. Requires the regular use of office equipment including computers, phones, and printers.

Physical Demands

Demand:

Frequency

Hear-Frequent

See-Frequent

Sit-Frequent

Talk-Frequent

Type-Frequent

Stand-Frequent

Bend-Occasional

Stoop-Occasional

Reach-Occasional

Drive-Occasional

Repetitive Motions-Occasional

Stand-Occasional

Physical Work

Percentage

Medium – 10 - 25lb

10-25%

Travel Required

Yes – 10 – 25%

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Job duties outlined in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 10% Match
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Queensbury, NY 12804 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22