Senior Buyer

O’Rourke Sales Company has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our management team at our Corporate office in Davenport, Iowa. We are an established national distributor offering numerous lines of consumer electronics, standard to high-end appliances, and furniture. www.orourkesales.com . 

O’Rourke Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Level: Intermediate or experienced level 

Position Type: Full Time (8am-5pm) Monday-Friday

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer will collaborate directly with the Vice President of Sales and top-level Management to source product and manage inventory levels across multiple product categories.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Maintain adequate inventory levels for to meet customer demands through safety stock, min/max, historical, as well as other directed criteria.

· Negotiate pricing with suppliers and drive cost savings programs to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery timelines

· Head up onboarding new suppliers and develop new relationships across multiple product categories

· Manage regular supplier invoice resolution, including interfacing with the warehouse, accounts payable, and suppliers

· Formulate sourcing strategies to support short-term and long-term operational requirements.

· Lead and support purchasing team

· Performs other duties as assigned by management.

· 4+ Years of supply chain, purchasing and/or inventory management experience. 

· Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills; can interact with a variety of coworkers and business stakeholders, establishing positive professional relationships

· Demonstrated team player with an initiative to win

· Strong organizational skills; excellent attention to detail

· Must possess working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.