(ARCHIVED) Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industr at #twiceasnice Recruiting

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Analysis, Negotiation, Cost Saving Initiatives, Vendor Performance Monitoring, Inventory Profitability, Demand Planning, Excel, Purchase Order Creation, Bid Requests, Vendor Selection, Obsolete Inventory Management, Rebate Program Administration, Fill Rates, Turn Ratios

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.) Location: near Kansas City, MO or Reading, PA Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 + Performance Bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/match, Profit Sharing, Holidays, PTO Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Full-Time; Hybrid/Work From Home Available (3 days in office (Tues-Thur/week) Sponsorship is not available Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.) Description Our client in the distribution industry is looking for a Buyer / Purchasing Agent to join their team at one of their locations near Kansas City, MO or Reading, PA. In this role, you will independently manage supplier relationships, analyze inventory needs, and negotiate purchases across multiple product categories. You’ll be accountable for cost-saving initiatives, vendor performance, and inventory profitability across multiple locations. The right candidate will have purchasing experience in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or wholesale industry and strong Excel skills. This is a great opportunity for a strong buyer who is ready to take the next step into vendor negotiations and strategic inventory management, where your ideas are valued, and your efforts will have an immediate impact on the success and growth of the company. Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.) Responsibilities • Replenish inventory using demand planning and Excel-based analysis • Review requisitions and set optimal purchase levels • Determine procurement method and prepare purchase orders or bid requests • Negotiate pricing, terms, and shipment methods with suppliers • Evaluate and select new vendors to support business goals • Maintain profitable inventory levels across multiple locations • Monitor supplier performance, including fill rates and turn ratios • Manage and reduce obsolete inventory • Resolve issues with defective or delayed products • Administer rebate programs and cost-down initiatives • Evaluate turns and fill rates of assigned vendors, consistently improving rations • Create and issue purchase orders Buyer / Purchasing Agent (3+ yrs of exp. in distribution industry req.) Qualifications • 3+ years of purchasing for multiple locations in distribution or wholesale industry experience required • Experience purchasing items in bulk, for in-stock items required • Experience regularly reviewing 300+ parts per week required • Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) required

Responsibilities

The Buyer/Purchasing Agent will independently manage supplier relationships, analyze inventory needs, and negotiate purchases across multiple product categories for various locations. Key duties include managing cost-saving initiatives, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring inventory profitability.