Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Join a 100+ Year old and growing electronics and technology company based in Harrisburg, PA that offers an employee stock ownership plan, competitive pay, an excellent benefits package and paid time off to volunteer in the community.

• We are empowered by our employee co-owners who provide the industry’s best service and we promote a collaborative culture.
• We feel strongly about giving back to the community and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly business practices.
• We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Paid Time Off, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Gym Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance.
• As a D&H Co-Owner you receive numerous discounts on services.

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to support our Procurement Department.

Responsibilities

• Purchase incoming merchandise as requested.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels in all warehouse locations.

• Assist buyer to maintain stable supply, take necessary actions to prevent stock out or expedite deliveries.

• Place, track, reschedule or cancel orders as requested.

• Issue stocking and special purchase orders as required and ensure correctness on orders for all branches.

• Assist in maintaining supplier price, delivery and quality expectations and escalate when appropriate.

• Help to manage the inventory by doing stock balances, transfers, ordering, etc. as requested.

• Collaborate with the warehouses and vendors to resolve shipping problems, overages, etc.

• Interact with marketing to produce monthly flyers by giving product feedback, promos, pricing, etc. in absence of PM.

• Correspond with all departments and vendor partners as needed on the phone and via email.

• Interact with inside and outside sales by answering questions/ problems via phone and/or e-mail.

• Correspond with vendors via phone or e-mail.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent in experience required in purchasing of finished goods.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant and technical experience, in a professional office setting, or degree equivalent.
• Strong background in procurement, marketing, or sales.

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunities for growth and development
• Great benefits
• Competitive industry pay
• Excellent Work/Life Balance

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