Senior Buyer

Majority of job is focused on replenishing inventory through analyzing data and use of business systems to make the proper buying decisions, buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with Suppliers, and communicating / managing exceptions with internal and external partners.- Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.- Develops thorough understanding of market and conditions affecting cost and material availability.- Works with existing suppliers to identify ways to reduce costs within supply chain.- Identifies new sourcing opportunities to add value and drive cost savings.- Prepares requests for proposal and quotation and evaluates responses.- Maintains inventory availability while minimizing working capital investment.- Negotiates with suppliers for materials, equipment, and supplies.- Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers per letter of agreement document, and ensures appropriate terms and conditions are used.- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with sales and branch management and key suppliers.- Maintains accurate product information, purchasing, pricing, and cost data on applicable company systems.- Maintains lead time parameters and cross reference tables within purchasing system.- Establishes and maintains methods of order points.- Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.- Expedites product delivery with suppliers to ensure customer commitments are met.- Resolves receiving and supplier invoice discrepancies.- Reviews supplier shipping errors and determines appropriate action.- Ensures annual supplier stock rotations to suppliers are on time and accurate.- Reviews and approves customer returns.- Assists managers with evaluating supplier performance related to on-time delivery, fill rates and errors, transfer cost improvements, branch support, and other measures.**Experience**:- 3 years required, 5 years preferred experience in purchasing in electrical supply.**Education**:- Bachelors Degree - Supply chain or supply chain related.**Skills/ Requirements**:- Advanced knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures in the electrical industry.- Knowledge of industry suppliers, customers and competitors.- Strong written and verbal communication skills.- Strong negotiation skills.- Strong problem solving skills.- Strong analytical skills.- Strong computer skills including purchasing and inventory management systems, programs and reports.- Knowledge of business performance measures.- Ability to exercise judgment.- Ability to assume leadership role.**_EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER _**:- We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination._At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress.Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 18,000 professionals around the globe. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2021 net sales of $18.2 billion.