Associate Buyer Jobs

As an Associate Buyer you will be responsible for replenishing inventory through analyzing data, demand planning, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviews daily purchasing reports and system recommendations and determines proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers.
• Follows up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills is required
• Strong problem solving skills is required
• Associate’s degree in Business or related field is required; Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory concepts is required
• 1 year of Purchasing within supply chain environment is preferred
• 1 year of Knowledge of electrical industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors is preferred

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.

Organization

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions and Utility and Broadband Solutions. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for thousands of customers worldwide. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities. Wesco operates approximately 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 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. Be You, Be the Difference, Be your Best!

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.