What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at D&H Distributing?
Join a 100 Year old and growing electronics and technology company based in Harrisburg, PA that offers an employee stock ownership plan, competitive pay, an excellent benefits package and paid time off to volunteer in the community.
Summary
D&H Distributing is searching for a talented, smart and driven Buyer. As a Buyer, you will have ownership of a group of suppliers that have a material impact to the business. You will be part of a cross functional team that is in place to grow this division so collaboration and teamwork will be instrumental to your success.
Responsibilities
- We are empowered by our employee co-owners who provide the industry’s best service and we promote a collaborative culture.
- We feel strongly about giving back to the community and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly business practices.
- We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Paid Time Off, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Gym Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance.
- As a D&H Co-Owner you receive numerous discounts on services.
Summary
D&H Distributing is searching for a talented, smart and driven Buyer. As a Buyer, you will have ownership of a group of suppliers that have a material impact to the business. You will be part of a cross functional team that is in place to grow this division so collaboration and teamwork will be instrumental to your success.
Responsibilities
- Purchase all incoming merchandise.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels in all warehouse locations.
- Maintain stable supply, take necessary actions to prevent stock out or expedite deliveries. This includes to anticipate demand and working with sales.
- Place, reschedule or cancel orders.
- Issue stocking and special purchase orders as required and ensure correctness on orders for all branches.
- Negotiate better pricing, freight terms and return material terms.
- Manage supplier price, delivery and quality expectations and escalate when appropriate.
- Oversee the buy-to-pay process that also includes assisting accounts payable in troubleshooting payment of invoices. Enforce suppliers’ compliance with invoicing policies and payment terms.
- Analyze sales results on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Interact with suppliers with regard to assortment selection and promotion activities.
- Help to manage the inventory by doing stock balances, transfers, ordering, etc.
- Interact with inside and outside sales by answering questions/ problems via phone and/or e-mail.
- Interact with vendors via phone or e-mail.
- Interact with the warehouses and vendors about shipping problems, overages, etc.
- Interact with marketing to produce monthly flyers by giving product feedback, promos, pricing, etc.
- Delegate price changes and other appropriate activities to the Purchasing Operations Team.
- Correspond with all departments and vendor partners as needed on the phone and via email.
- Prioritize and multi-task in all aspects of your day.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent in experience required in purchasing of finished goods.
- IT distribution experience is required.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant and technical experience, preferably with significant exposure to IT, or relevant degree.
- Strong background in procurement, marketing, or sales.
- Strong analytical/data interpretation, problem solving, strategic influencing, and cross-functional leadership.
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Great benefits
- Competitive industry pay
- Excellent Work/Life Balance
