Purchasing Associate
Company: U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.
Location: Cranbury
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Empower your Future at USESI U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. is the
country's largest independent electrical wholesale distributor
comprised of 10 regional businesses, over 100 years of experience,
$100M+ in inventory, and more than 1,500 employees.
The Purchasing Associate is responsible for replenishing the stock
that is sold by the company, for implementing the company's general
purchasing policies, and for controlling inventory levels.
Primary Responsibilities: * Replenishes stock for all locations on
assigned vendors to meet customer service expectations, inventory
performance goals, and to support all aspects of sales and sales
goals of the company. * Maintains good relations with suppliers and
ensures that the company receives favorable terms and competitive
costs from suppliers. * Maintains a strong knowledge and
understanding of current market conditions by conducting interviews
with suppliers; relays relevant information to the Director of
Purchasing. * Monitors freight, transfers and other costs
associated with stock purchases and keeps to a minimum. * Maintains
accurate product file in all aspects: item description, minimum buy
package, etc., including cost in conjunction with the PFA group. *
Proactively communicates with branch and corporate personnel via
email, job queue, and other means. * Diligently reviews procurement
queue to address emergency orders. * Searches for new products and
seeks better negotiated costs with suppliers. Looks for
opportunities in vertical and horizontal markets. * Negotiates the
return of excess and slow moving products Requirements: * High
School Diploma or equivalent. * 2+ years of industry experience
preferred but not required. * Commitment to and demonstration of
high ethical standards governing professional behavior, including
the ability to maintain information in a confidential manner. *
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. * Must have excellent
communication skills. * Strong process orientation and
systems-thinking capability. * Proven attentiveness to detail
coupled with problem analysis and resolution skills. * Demonstrated
time management and organizational skills, including an ability to
plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. * Demonstrated
capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with
all organizational members. * Intermediate skills in excel. Job
type: Full-time It is the policy of USESI and its affiliates to
consider applicants for all positions without regard to race,
color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin,
age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status. At USESI, we believe that our benefits should
make a difference-to you, your job, and the life you lead outside
of work. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset,
our employees! Full-time employees are eligible for the following
comprehensive benefit plan: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx coverage
* TeleMedicine * Matching 401(k) * Company-paid Life Insurance +
(AD&D) * Supplemental Life Insurance * Short and Long Term
Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) * Choice of Voluntary Benefits including identity
theft
Keywords: U.S. Electrical Services, Inc., Trenton , Purchasing Associate, Other , Cranbury, New Jersey
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