Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team! We are an eCommerce business that sells automotive tools & equipment and other items on our website, www.jbtools.com, as well as various online marketplaces. Knowledge of tools is not required. We are a small business with less than 60 employees. This is an in-person position in Livonia, MI.

Responsibilities:

Create replenishment purchase orders for current selling items

Help find new opportunities of products to sell

Talk and meet with suppliers, negotiate better pricing, terms and overall programs

Manage pricing and data for your vendors in our system

Use excel and PDF reports to purchase and manage data

Negotiate deals and extended payment terms with vendors

Learn about brands and categories that your responsible for

Make contact with new vendors that fit well with our business

Assist in managing inventory; overstock returns, promotional buys, defects, customer service escalations

Qualifications:

Experience being a buyer at other companies

Familiarity with excel, running basic formulas

Experience using AI to complete tasks more efficiently

Ability to stay organized

E-Commerce basic knowledge, understanding of online retail

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, attention to detail

Ability to talk and build relationships with vendors

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance - HAP and Humana

Paid holidays

Vacation time

401K with 4% employer match

Small business environment with low turnover

Opportunity to grow and advance in a growing business