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Industrial Electronic Supply, Inc. Corporate Buyer - Shreveport in Shreveport, Louisiana
CORPORATEBUYER-SHREVEPORT,LA
IES (Industrial Electronic Supply) has afull time opportunityfor a corporate buyer to join the team at our headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Responsible for the management and purchasing of inventory for distribution to branch locations and end customers, a corporate buyer must be able to build relationships and negotiate pricing with vendors, in addition to analyzing inventory performance and return on investment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in purchasing/ inventory management
- Proficient with MS Excel and Office
- Strong work ethic
- Effective listening, communication, and negotiation skills
- Motivated to establish and maintain vendor partnerships
- Commitment to learn and understand the products to aid in the ability to purchase effectively
- Drug screen and pre-employment aptitude tests are required
BENEFITS and COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary and profit sharing as applicable
- 401K plan + company matching
- Group health insurance + life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Opportunities for ongoing/product training
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid volunteer day to serve non-profit of your choice
ABOUT IES
IES embraces a culture of servant leadership, and we work to constantly improve the company's value to the communities we serve and drive long-term business by supporting the success and inspiring loyalty in our customers, suppliers, and employees.
Since 1963, IES (Industrial Electronic Supply) has had the pleasure of serving a wide variety of customers and vital industries - evolving with them, as well as with advances in technology tospecialize in industrial controls, automation, drives, power distribution, and instrumentation.And after almost six decades of organic growth, IES has added stocking locations across five states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
IES also maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment substance abuse testing.