The Buyer is responsible for organizing and administering inventory management and purchasing activities to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained in compliance with company profitability and service level objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages inventory demands and places purchase orders with suppliers based on current/future needs.
• Reviews reorder levels on a scheduled basis to ensure that reorder points are set at optimal level to meet customer service levels, while still meeting inventory objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers to help assist in the development of suppliers and their capabilities to support sales growth.
• Supports product, engineering, and custom build shop by assisting in finding additional suppliers to meet customer and company needs.
• Produces various Excel worksheets for inventory management strategies.

• Continually monitors lead times and pricing with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and maintain lowest total cost. 
• Balances multiple projects or tasks and adjusts for changing priorities.
• Maintains high customer service levels (OTIF) while keeping inventory levels at objectives determined by upper management.
• Fosters relationships with numerous suppliers for a variety of products.
• Work with and manage differing types of personalities always striving for a win/win outcome.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills including a comprehensive understanding of business principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of inventory and service objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Epicor or similar ERP software
• Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel

• Work in a team environment and demonstrate ATPC’s core values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

TPC Wire & Cable is an EO employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.