Associate Buyer (Product Procurement & Purchasing )

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 an Associate Buyer!

About Acme Tools:

Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with thirteen locations and over 650 team Acme members across North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme’s catalog, and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment online within the United States. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative eCommerce department with a start-up like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute strategies with freedom and approach projects in creative ways.

You’ll Enjoy Our:

* Work-Life Balance
* Professional Development Training
* Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
* Generous PTO plan that starts accruing on day 1!
* Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
* Maternity Leave (partially paid through company paid short-term disability!)
* Work environment where everyone strives to do their best work and can see their impact on the company
* Community Involvement Opportunities
* Generous Employee Discounts

We Also Provide:

* Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans To Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
* Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
* Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* 100% Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
* 401(k) Program & Company Matching
* 100% Company Paid Life Insurance

The Basics: This is an in-office position located at the Acme Tools corporate office in Grand Forks, ND. Typical hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

What You’ll Take Ownership Of:

* Negotiating, analyzing industry trends, planning and purchasing goods for resale at Acme Tools retail locations and website
* Administering inventory control and re-buying of assigned product lines while assisting Buyers with existing merchandise programs
* Learning Acme Tools’ purchasing policies and how to maintain a good relationship with suppliers and vendor representative
* Reviewing, evaluating, and purchasing special and non-stock orders
* Working with Buyers to adjust or solve problems with suppliers and reviews supplier invoices for proper pricing and terms
* Maintaining and/or improving cycle service levels established by manager
* Assisting in reviewing and moving dead stock
* Advising Buyers of any problems with a vendor or customer
* Managing assigned product lines and ensures products turn at acceptable levels
* Obtaining current price sheets or product catalogs and distributes them to the proper personnel
* May assist with research and analysis to determine retail pricing
* Utilizing and reviewing all reports developed and printed for inventory control management and purchasing
* Completing vendor information forms; updating vendor info into Acme Tools’ ordering system
* Coordinating with Buyers on price or cost changes; suggest product changes
* Following up on products listed online; checking vendor websites to ensure accuracy of Acme Tools’ listings
* Making decisions about warehouse over/under shipments
* Assisting store sales associates
* Assisting in Planogram development
* Obtaining product information from vendors such as products, item discontinues, promotions, quantity discounts
* Securing promotional events and improving effectiveness and engagement of events; assisting Marketing and eCommerce departments with promotional opportunities of products
* Working towards building purchasing knowledge, experience and skill set to continue their career in the Purchasing Department
* Taking on other related duties as assigned

Additional Information