Associate Buyer

• Procures product at aggressive pricing through multiple sources.
  
  
  
  • Prepares purchase orders in accordance with company policy.
  • Creates SKUs for sales order placement.
  • Determines best source of supply, and second/third supply option.
  
  
  
  
• Tracks and manages virtual and/or drop ship inventory to support sales and web activity.
• Maintains SKU status to support sales and web activity.
• Negotiates lowest cost possible.
• Expedites purchase orders and updates ETAs.
• Works on price protection claims and follows through with necessary sell price changes.
• Reviews of vendor & distributor promotions.
• Analyzes and takes action as necessary on backorder report.
• Works on forecasting suggested stocking levels (if applicable).
• Works to minimize excess inventory.
• Evaluates non-productive SKUs.
• Resolves product-packaging issues.
• Resolves receiving issues.
• Obtains return authorizations for stock rotations and customer returns.
• Communicates with Sales, Tech Support, Returns, Credit, A/P, Finance, I/S, Customer Service, Receiving, Ad Production, Supply Chain, and Management.
• Acts as an agent for Problem Resolution.
• Responds to internal communication through PCC Call Tracker/Case Management system. Cases are addressed timely and accurately to facilitate sales inquiries.
• Works with Product Marketing Managers in product consideration.
• Orders product for evaluation where applicable.
• Works on negotiating contract terms/pricing.
• Improves vendor relations by attending vendor meetings and assisting in vendor presentation prep.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
• Good communication skills, time management, analytical and problem-solving ability, and leadership potential.
• Self-directed and well organized.

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