Oversee purchasing staff in all personnel related activities including recruiting, hiring, training and performance evaluation
Collaborate with Sales Manager and Marketing Specialist in developing sales programs
Analyze and adjust product mix for seasonality, obsolescence, excessive quantity on hand, changing customer needs
Negotiate vendor promotions to advertise in the flyer, spiff the sales force, reduce wholesale price to push sales, and create long term programs
Manage vendor programs to optimize rebates, allowances and bracket pricing
Seasonally adjust inventory levels to allow for expected spikes in sales
Create vendor relationships that will put “The George J. Falter Co” in a “most favored vendor” status
Review daily buyers reports:
Items below on-hand minimum inventory level
Out of Stock report
Items on Special Order
Items with quantity on open orders exceeding daily average
Dead and Slow-moving items report
Meet with vendors to review slow moving inventory, past-due vendor payments, new items, promotions, programs, price changes, negotiate funding for flyer space, and spiffs
Interact with sales team regarding product and program questions
Resolve vendor Accounts Payable issues
Prepare and manage the monthly sales flyer process
Attend monthly sales meetings. Present new items and news from vendors.
Attend trade shows and trade functions as needed
Any other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
High School diploma, college diploma preferred
Computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing applications
Minimum 5 years purchasing experience
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills