Buyer - Product Procurement & Purchasing

Job Title: Buyer

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you an analytical thinker who loves the thrill of negotiating? Do you enjoy building relationships and keeping up to date with industry trends and supply chain management? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Buyer!

About Acme Tools

Since 1948, Acme Tools continues to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation for over 75 years, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

You’ll Enjoy:

• On-the-Job Training
• Professional Development Programs and Training
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO – Start accruing PTO on your 1st day
• Paid Holidays – We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leave partially paid with our Short-Term Disability
• Work Environment where team members take pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
• Employee Discounts
• Progressive Growth Opportunities

We Also Provide:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle & family
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
• 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Program and Company Matching
• 100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

What You’ll Take Ownership Of:

• Managing new and existing merchandise programs for various categories and vendors
• Negotiating, analyzing industry trends, planning and purchasing goods for resale at Acme Tools retail locations and website
• Analyzing past buying trends, sales records, prices, and quality to optimize sales, inventory turns, cost controls, and profit
• Assuming responsibility for purchasing product lines, administering inventory control, ensuring proper stock level, re-buying of product lines, and ensuring acceptable rates of product turnover 
• Selecting, ordering, and authorizing payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements
• Negotiating prices and delivery conditions and making purchases of items in relation to the best purchase price, discount, terms, co-op advertising, rebates and delivery to maximize program potential
• Securing promotional events and improving effectiveness and engagement of events; assisting Marketing and eCommerce departments with promotional opportunities of products 
• Selecting appropriate merchandise for the specific categories assigned and providing recommendations to improve the category, maximize the potential for increased sales and/or profitability
• Continuously acquiring and retaining product knowledge through research of items and product lines
• Staying up to date on industry trends and constantly evolving purchase plans to reflect current buying trends
• Taking on other related duties as assigned

Need-To-Haves: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business field, supply chain management, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of prior experience working with purchasing and inventory control practices
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft office suite. 
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence, strong written and verbal communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of calculating figures and amounts such as profit margins, discounts, interest, inventory turns, and percentages
• Energetic self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, as well as a part of a team environment
• Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality of all departmental and Company information
• Prompt and reliable attendance required

Prefer-To-Haves: 

• Knowledge of retail sales and eCommerce industries 
• Tool and Equipment knowledge 
• 5+ years of prior experience working with purchasing and inventory control practices

*Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check. Relocation to Grand Forks, ND required. Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.

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