Buyer - Electrical Parts Wholesale

Theres a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. Youre investing in a brighter more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric Minneapolis Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours Monday-Friday

Salary: $63000 - $85000

*Compensation for this position includes hourly salary 10% short-term incentive bonus and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

What Youll Do

Join our team as a Buyer where youll play a key role in ensuring timely cost-effective acquisition of materials for assigned product lines managing orders from expediting to close-out.

You will

• Manage on-going inventory investment for assigned product lines to meet customer service and inventory performance objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Conduct critical conversations and negotiations effectively.
• Identify and resolve conflicts and challenges that arise during projects.
• Utilize MS Office Suite for documentation reporting and communication.
• Support inventory related initiatives that target sales growth improved customer service and performance of inventory.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Proven experience in analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Communication skills: ability to build relationships and conduct critical conversations with vendors customers and associates (virtually/in-person)
• Ability to negotiate and problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
• Proficient in Excel with intermediate to advanced skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

Were proud to be a military-friendly company and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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