Buyers Assistant

Overview

About the Role: The buyer assistant role with United Refrigeration is a full-time, in-office position based at URI’s corporate HQ in Northeast Philadelphia. Members of the purchasing team operate within an established structure consisting of multiple buyers and buyer assistants under the direction of the purchasing manager. Buyer Assistants partner closely with assigned buyers as well as cross-functional groups within URI, including distribution, accounts payable, business unit management, and most importantly our customer-facing branch network team.

The purchasing team serves as the backbone of URI’s supply chain, a function vital to our success.

Core Responsibilities of a Buyer’s Assistant:

• Work collaboratively with replenishment buyer(s) to build and maintain relationships with assigned product lines
• Assist buyer in maintaining appropriate stock levels for lines managed at multiple distribution centers
• Provide purchasing support for branch network product needs
• Identify and play a key role in reconciling PO’s and resolving discrepancies between suppliers and URI, including:
  • Vendor PO confirmations
  • Open order reconciliations
  • Back order tracking
  • Shipping error tracing
  • Order expediting where necessary
• Evaluate and track multiple vendor metrics including on-time delivery, fill rate, product consistency
• Ensure accuracy of product item data and specifications in ERP system including cost, sell price and product descriptions
• Support buyer(s) in efforts surrounding promotions, product rollouts, and planograms, ensuring on-time and consistent supply

Desired Characteristics:

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service first mentality
• Coachable team player
• Capacity to grow with departmental needs

Prior Experience /

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, etc. required
• Prior professional office experience a plus

About URI: URI is one of the nation’s largest Refrigeration and HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies wholesalers operating out of nearly 400 branches with multiple regional distribution centers throughout the US. Our passion is providing unmatched technical expertise in our field, backed by an industry-leading product selection and robust on-hand inventory in support of technicians who rely on URI. We offer a competitive salary along with available comprehensive benefits, including health + dental, 401k, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.