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Associate Buyer
WESCO • Carol Stream, IL 60188 • Posted 4 days ago
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As an Associate Buyer at WESCO, you will be responsible for replenishing inventory by analyzing data and using business systems to make informed buying decisions. This role involves buying products at the lowest costs, expediting product status with suppliers, and managing exceptions with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
- Assist in the execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
- Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree in Business or related field required
- Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
- Strong problem solving skills is required
- Strong computer skills is required
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment preferred
- 1 year of Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors preferred
About WESCO
Wesco International, Inc. is a global provider of supply chain solutions in the electrical and distribution services industry. They offer a wide range of products and services, including electrical wire and cable, lighting products, automation systems, safety products, and communication infrastructure solutions. Wesco serves various industries worldwide and operates in over 50 countries, focusing on innovation and exceptional customer service to maintain a strong market position.
Full Job Description
**Responsibilities:**
+ Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
+ Assist in the execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums or prepaid terms and mode of transportation.
+ Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.
**Qualifications:**
+ Associate's Degree in Business or related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
+ 1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment preferred
+ 1 year of Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors preferred
+ Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
+ Strong problem solving skills is required
+ Strong computer skills is required
_Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer._
**_Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only_** _: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._
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