Sr. Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for supplier recommendation, negotiation, inventory: optimization, management, ordering, and expediting, vendor relationship management and problem resolution of all assigned buy lines and vendors. Software/ERPPlans and buys assigned direct and indirect materials and services utilizing Blue Ridge demand planning software. Regularly monitors and updates key Blue Ridge SCP fields including lead-time, buying multiples, order cycle optimization and seasonal profiles to ensure SOQ integrity. Thoroughly reviews exceptions at the end of each 4 week forecast period and makes adjustments (adds events, updates seasonal profiles, etc. ) to ensure forecast integrity.

Utilizes Blue Ridge Advanced Tasks including Advanced Seasonality, Event Planning, Forward Buying, Projections and Exception Optimization to make the best possible inventory management decisions. Vendor ManagementNegotiates with assigned suppliers to attain targeted costs and terms. Monitors vendor performance and notifies Purchasing Manager of any potential issues. Provides feedback regarding vendor performance to Purchasing Manager for vendor rating program. TacticalReceives requisition for non-stock items, verifies accuracy and completeness, resolves any issues with salesperson, and negotiates with vendor for best costs and terms.

Manages and negotiates pricing for the procurement of non-stock purchases for design build and commercial quote materials; Direct PO amounts as set by Purchasing Manager. Understands FFA targets and manages order process to take advantage of them while not sacrificing other assigned competing goals. StrategicMaintains inventory levels and uses current knowledge, discretion and judgment to determine adjusted order quantity and timing to meet targeted inventory turns. Develops strategies to attain assigned targeted cost reduction goals. Evaluates and recommends alternative sources of supply to Purchasing Manager.

Provides input on purchasing decisions and policies to ensure the highest return on inventory investments. Continuously develops and utilizes in depth understanding of product relationships and match ups to ensure sound inventory management practices and decisions. Why work for HVAC Distributors?We have been in business for over 35 yearsCompetitive compensation programAnnual incentive program Full benefit package first of the month following 30 days of employment 401k Program with match State of the art technology Growth opportunitiesBest Places to Work in PA 2023 & 2024