Associate Buyer
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. is searching for a full-time entry-level Associate Buyer for its fast
growing emergency equipment and supply company. In addition to numerous showrooms and a
specialized outside sales force, the two e-commerce websites: TheFireStore.com and OfficerStore.com are powerful, brand-focused settings for our customers to experience our industry leading prices, product selection, and customer service.
Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, the candidate will have two-four years in a business office
environment (previous buying experience a plus) and be responsible for managing vendor relationships
and inventory levels for assigned vendors and warehouses.
Qualifications & Abilities
• Associates Degree, and/or
• Equivalent experience in business office environment.
• Excellent computer (especially Outlook and Excel), phone, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, managing one’s own time
• Ability to meet all required deadlines; ability to change priorities quickly as needed; ability to
independently handle stress and maintain a mature problem-solving demeanor.
• Knowledge of the public safety fields a plus
Responsibilities
• Managing vendor relationships for WPSG for selected vendors.
• Maintaining pricing and item details at the vendor and SKU level.
• Managing stock levels at selected warehouses.
• Tracking and forecasting products.
• Creating and managing Purchase Orders.
• Creating new vendor accounts and SKU’s in EBMS.
• Investigating and resolving incorrect invoices and shipments.
• Notifying other departments about discontinued items.
• Provide product information to call center, sales support and marketing department.
• Negotiating lead times and pricing with vendors
• Limited expediting
• Providing feedback to the supervisor of issues and information.
• Managing overstock levels and negotiating returns and inventory swaps.
• Working with marketing on promotional opportunities and clearance items.
To inquire about this position, please send resume and salary requirements via the following methods:
Email: khuntsman@WPSGinc.com
Fax: 888-335-9800 Attn: Karen Huntsman
Mail: Karen Huntsman, Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., 104 Independence Way, Coatesville, PA 19320
Note: There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
