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As an Associate Buyer you will be responsible for 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.

This role is hybrid and can be performed at any one of our various US locations.

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 is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field is preferred

• 1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment is preferred

• 1 year of Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors is 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.

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