Buyer

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75 locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Purchasing and Pricing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for the procurement of merchandise for distribution following company procedures and practices. It will require a blend of skills and experience focused on procurement and inventory control of thousands of SKU’s at 42 branches. The Buyer will set and define proper inventory levels and ensure reasonable turns based on sales. Buyer must possess a sound knowledge of procurement procedures and technical knowledge of the items purchased.

Exciting Work You Will Do

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Buyer position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assemble purchase orders
• Use computer data to record, edit and control the purchasing process
• Maintain positive relationship with vendors
• Update pricing in ERP system
• Assist Sales Department with inventory-related inquiries
• Review inventory turns and surplus and make order point adjustments as needed
• Perform credit adjustments
• Review stagnant inventory and work with sales team and vendors to find creative ways to turn
• Support and back up the purchasing department
• Part number description review and clean up
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies You Possess

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Ability
• Self-starter, self-motivation
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 3 years’ industry sales or procurement experience
• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment; proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel; strong analytical skills; understanding of inventory calculations, forecasting, and modeling
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment; ability to prioritize, document processes, and track progress
• Cross-functional Skills: Self-motivated; strong phone presence and listening skills
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. Ability to see, talk, and hear; ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer But Don’t Require

• Experience: 3 years’ experience with Eclipse ERP
  
  

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.