Top 8 Purchasing agents Jobs in Wooster, Oh

Buyer
E&H Ace Hardware Group —Wooster, OH
- $45,500 - $54,600 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Mileage reimbursement
- Work from home
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Fresh Mark, Inc. —Massillon, OH
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Purchaser - Warehouse Coordinator
Service Now —Wooster, OH
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Buyer
Enthusiast Auto Holdings —Wadsworth, OH
- Marketing
- Finance
- Analysis skills
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Senior Buyer
Enthusiast Auto Holdings —Wadsworth, OH
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Manufacturing Buyer
Overhead Door Corporation —Mount Hope, OH
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Buyer
Akron Brass Company —Wooster, OH
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
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Buyer

E&H Ace Hardware Group
Wooster, OH

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Job Details

$45,500 - $54,600 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Work from home

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
Retail math

Full Job Description

Buyer

Reports to: Category Manager

Position Summary
The Buyer reports to the Category Manager and is responsible for purchasing inventory across various categories, primarily dropship, to maintain the company's in-stock levels and competitive market position. Decisions will be data-driven and aligned with market trends, customer demands, and financial objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing & Inventory Management

Manage dropship and forward-season purchasing processes for store-level inventory across multiple product categories in collaboration with the Category Manager(s).
Utilize data and analytics to drive purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with the local nuances and demands of individual stores.
Forecast inventory purchase levels in partnership with the Category Manager(s) to accommodate upcoming seasonal, marketing, and promotional events.

Vendor Relations & Negotiations

Leverage the company’s purchasing power to negotiate pricing, terms, and logistics to optimize financial, operational, and customer satisfaction goals.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collaborate with Category Manager(s) and Analyst(s) to track and analyze sales metrics and promotional performance for better forecasting and inventory management.
Prepare and distribute effective communications regarding purchases, markdowns, receiving, and inventory adjustments to relevant parties.

Operational Collaboration

Work closely with the Operations team to address inventory levels, overages, out-of-stocks, and ordering issues within stores.
Partner with the OPE Manager for purchases related to associated categories.

Compliance & Administration

Ensure compliance with governmental regulations and company policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills, Requirements, and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

Two years of purchasing experience required, with familiarity in hardware retailing highly desirable.

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or marketing, preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Strong mathematical skills for calculating discounts, proportions, gross margins, percentages, and other related metrics.

Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration with customers, employees, and vendors.

Reliable personal vehicle and a history of safe operation (mileage reimbursement available).

Must pass a satisfactory background check and controlled substance screening.

Preferred Skills

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
Capability to work independently with little supervision.
Cross-functional collaboration skills to work effectively with store teams and managers to drive sales.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Physical ability to perform tasks requiring standing, bending, and reaching.

Travel

Occasional travel (less than 10%) may include store visits and trade shows.

Office Environment

Hybrid position: 4 days in office, 1 day work from home. Offices located in either Independence, OH or Wooster, OH.

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