About the position
Our growing company is in need of a Product Buyer at our Corporate Office in Fort Worth, Texas. The Product Buyer position is accountable for maintaining inventory within company goals and for minimizing stock-outs of A& B items. Position is also accountable for maintaining the integrity of system information; resolving accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns; ensuring on-time delivery to customers from suppliers; and for supporting sales to increase business. In addition, position provides assistance to Product Manager in all areas of Product Management and may provide back-up support in the absence of the Product Manager. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!
Responsibilities
- Maintains inventory within company goals and minimizes stock-outs of A & B items by effectively reviewing system generated daily purchasing report and applying independent judgment and decision making.
- Maintains system integrity by ensuring that TTI systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product-related information.
- Processes and resolves accounting, receiving and customer rejected concerns in an expeditious manner by researching the issue and determining appropriate resolution.
- Ensures on-time delivery to customers from suppliers in a pro-active manner by contacting suppliers to expedite deliveries as needed.
- Effectively supports Product Manager by providing assistance in all areas of Product Management as requested.
- Effectively supports sales to increase business by providing assistance as requested.
- Expands personal product knowledge to effectively support sales and to ensure personal growth opportunities.
Requirements
- High School or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
- One to three years of applicable work experience required.
- Direct applicable experience strongly preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Exhibits the analytical and problem solving ability necessary to make effective buying decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high transaction environment with strong organizational, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Solid ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal/teamwork skills.
- Exhibits a strong customer service orientation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications at the basic level.
- Knowledge of electronic components a plus.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401(k)/Roth plan with matching
- Healthcare Savings Accounts
- Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Ongoing training throughout employment
- Opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
- Philanthropic opportunities
