Product Buyer | Fort Worth, TX

About the position

Our growing business is in need of a Product Buyer at our Corporate office located in North 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.

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.