Buyer-Temporary

Williams Distributing is seeking a hard-working and motivated individual to join our Kitchen & Bath Division as a Temporary Buyer/ Purchaser. This temporary assignment is expected to last approximately 3–4 months to support business needs. The ideal candidate will be driven, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should also be computer literate and have strong negotiation abilities.

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 shipments
  
  
  
  

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


• Communicate inbound trailer schedules with the 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 vendors on product quality issues and corrective measures


• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills


• Accuracy with data entry


• Strong math skills to ensure accurate calculations


• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft 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., are a leading wholesale distributor in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, specializing in HVAC equipment and residential products such as Kitchen & 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.

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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, uniformed 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 (40 or older), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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