Jr Purchaser - KITCHEN & BATH / CABINETRY

Williams Distributing is looking for a hard-working and motivated individual to join their team as a Jr. Purchaser in their Kitchen & Bath Division. The ideal candidate will be driven, hard-working, and reliable. Candidates must have outstanding interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, be detailed oriented, computer literate, and possess superior negotiating problem-solving skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing for assigned stock and/or non-stock products
• Assist with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Establish as a “product expert” for Williams
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of:
  • Backorder reports
  • Past due reports
  • Missing products
  • PO & vendor invoice reconciliation
  • Billing of Direct shipment

Work cross-functionally with sales and design operations to address needs which could entail:

• Effectively communicate with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
• coordinate with the Warehouse Team to determine and manage inventory needs
• Communication of inbound trailer schedule with Receiving Team when necessary
• Interact with vendors to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors

Vendor Purchasing:

• Program administration
• Maintain and enhance relationships with vendors
• Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Communicate with vendor on product quality issues and corrective measures
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Accuracy with data entry
• Skill in math to ensure correct calculations
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Products- specifically Excel
• Prior experience and understanding of purchase order software platforms

Williams Distributing Co. and Shoemaker Inc., part of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products like Kitchen and Bath, Hearth, and Garage Doors. Our mission is to enhance living environments through quality products and services while working closely with dealers, builders, contractors, designers, and architects. Learn More About Williams Distributing

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

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