Purchasing Agent - Electrical

*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking an Electrical Purchasing Agent in either our Plymouth, MN or Fargo, ND location. As a Purchasing Agent, you will help achieve the desired key results through the effective management of DSG's inventory investment. Some travel to other branches, trade shows, and training opportunities may be required.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we've delivered more than supplies, we've offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of an Electrical Purchasing Agent at DSG:

• Maintains high in-stock rates by meeting or exceeding company targets
• Ensures health of inventory by meeting or exceeding company turns and excess percentage targets
• Reviews product pricing, ensuring correct cost, quantities, units of measure and descriptions.
• Stays current on market pricing and stays competitive by taking advantage of special pricing, terms, freight, discounts, dating, rebates, and returned goods programs on items purchased
• Analyzes reports for demand, order points, unusual movement, stock-outs, overstock or excess inventory
• Determines the best shipping method for the customer and the Company.
• Communicates price changes to the Vendor Pricing Team
• Monitors overdue purchase orders, updates estimated delivery dates and communicates with sales teams on crucial items
• Maintains good relationships with suppliers to ensure the company receives favorable terms and competitive costs from suppliers
• Maintains a strong knowledge and understanding of current market conditions, relays relevant information to the Purchasing Manager
• Works with Product Maintenance Team to ensure accurate product files in all aspects: item description, minimum package, unit of measurement, etc.
• Clearly understands all aspects of the main computer's operating system's purchasing module, including the ramifications of parameter settings
• Maintains a high level of product knowledge
• Resolves price discrepancies with vendors, vendor pricing team and the Accounts Payable team to assure proper vendor billing and maximize cash discounts for the company
• Performs other duties as assigned

A Successful Electrical Purchasing Agent Typically Has:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with secondary or post-secondary coursework concentrated in a related field, OR equivalent, relevant, on the job experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in purchasing and/or inventory management.
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of supply chain management and the workflow of wholesale distribution.
• Proven proficiency in computers and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service and communication skills across a variety of settings (in-person, phone, and email).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Prior experience interpreting business reports and performance metrics.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.