Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for organizing and administering inventory management and purchasing activities to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained in compliance with company profitability and service level objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages inventory demands and places purchase orders with suppliers based on current/future needs.
• Reviews reorder levels on a scheduled basis to ensure that reorder points are set at optimal level to meet customer service levels, while still meeting inventory objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers to help assist in the development of suppliers and their capabilities to support sales growth.
• Supports product, engineering, and custom build shop by assisting in finding additional suppliers to meet customer and company needs.
• Produces various Excel worksheets for inventory management strategies.
• Continually monitors lead times and pricing with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and maintain lowest total cost.
• Balances multiple projects or tasks and adjusts for changing priorities.
• Maintains high customer service levels (OTIF) while keeping inventory levels at objectives determined by upper management.
• Fosters relationships with numerous suppliers for a variety of products.
• Work with and manage differing types of personalities always striving for a win/win outcome.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills including a comprehensive understanding of business principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory and service objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Epicor or similar ERP software
• Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel
• Work in a team environment and demonstrate ATPC’s core values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

TPC Wire & Cable is an EO employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.