Buyer

• Reviewing & maintaining inventory levels to ensure sufficient turns, ordering, and customer needs.

• Maintaining promotions, plans, and allowances in mainframe systems.

• Communicating with suppliers and carriers to arrange purchase orders (PO's), track PO's from order confirmation for the warehouse, and assist Accounts Payable with approval of bills.

• Identifying & creating solutions to a variety of inventory conditions.

• Building successful supplier relationships; growing a diverse array of items and suppliers.

• Managing financial performance of assigned categories and vendors.

• Collaborating with suppliers to develop and execute marketing programs.

• Developing and communicating specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each supplier.

• Providing category leadership to shape the product portfolio for our customers.

• Negotiating elements of assigned supplier relationships.

• Providing analysis and recommendations on relevant products.

• Monitoring new developments, trends, and market activity.

• Maintaining industry knowledge of Core-Mark and governmental rules.

• Preparing reports and records related to buying and inventory activities.

• Traveling when required for the position.