Associate Buyer

1 week ago


Merrimack, United States Connection Full time $22 - $25
As an Associate Buyer:
  • You are responsible for relationship building and management for specific vendor lines. You procure products at aggressive pricing by artfully negotiating through multiple sources. 
  • You participate in new contract terms and pricing for new products and vendors. Additionally, you act as an agent for the company for SKU creation and maintenance, internal problem resolution, and investigating and resolving product packaging and receiving issues. 

Primary Job Duties: 
  • Track and manage virtual and/or drop ship inventory to support sales and web activity.
  • Maintain SKU status to support sales and web activity.
  • Negotiate the lowest cost possible.
  • Expedite purchase orders and update ETA’s.
  • Work on price protection claims and follow through with necessary sell price changes.
  • Review vendor & distributor promotions.
  • Analyze and take action as necessary on backorder reports.
  • Evaluate non-productive SKUs.
  • Resolve product-packaging issues.
  • Resolve receiving issues.
  • Obtain return authorizations for stock rotations and customer returns.
  • Communicate with Sales, Tech Support, Returns, Credit, A/P, Finance, I/S, Customer Service, Receiving, Ad Production, Supply Chain, and Management.
  • Respond to internal communication through Connection's Call Tracker/Case Management system. 
  • Work with Product Marketing Managers in product consideration.
  • Order product for evaluation where applicable.
Required Job Competencies:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
  • Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet.
  • Articulate with the ability to express oneself clearly and professionally in written and oral communication.
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to absorb and apply newly learned technical skills.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
 Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".  

About Connection:

Connection is a Fortune 1000 Global Solutions Provider that connects people with technology to enhance growth, elevate productivity, and empower innovation. Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH. Our company has over 2,500 technical certifications that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.The Connection brand includes Connection® Business Solutions, Connection® Enterprise Solutions, and Connection® Public Sector Solutions. Through these three companies we provide customer-centric IT solutions and services to small- to medium-sized businesses, enterprise, and public sector markets, respectively.Twice recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Most Trustworthy Companies,” Connection has made it our mission to provide customers with expert guidance, state-of-the-art tools, and exceptional knowledge to solve their technology challenges. Throughout our community, we strive to inspire success and increase the value of IT investments.



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