Ever dream of doing work that makes a difference? Want to join a growing company? Here it is! We seek the talent of a dynamic Buyer who seeks to bring their A game to a collaborative team of talented professionals. You are not afraid to make impact where your opinion matters in a company that has a masterful, mature history that operates as best-in-class.

The Buyer is responsible for purchase policies, processes, and procedures as it relates to Purchase Order administration for assigned branch locations, vendors, or product types. This role uses product and buying knowledge, planning, and methods to coordinate inbound purchase orders and handle special ordering.

Let's Unpack This - Who are we?

Marcone is the leading provider of premium solutions, parts and equipment for professionals serving customers on their appliance parts, HVAC, plumbing and commercial kitchen needs. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Marcone is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise operating out of more than 200 locations throughout North America. Offering unparalleled product breadth, know-how across our national footprint and ease of doing business via leading-edge technology, servicers prefer Marcone because we amplify what they do best: take great care of their clients with speed, reliability and accuracy. Learn more about Marcone at www.marcone.com.

What will you be doing?

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of vendor specific computer systems or web sites.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the company ERP system in aspects related to data entry, messaging, job queues, batching, and all areas relating to purchase functions and terminology.
• Accurately and completely maintains products into company ERP system as needed.
• Performs accurate purchase order maintenance and special-order handling
• Ensure open purchase orders are proactively updated to reflect accurate arrival dates, Expediting as needed
• Reviews and maintains accurate vendor lead times
• Address vendor delivery issues and escalates as needed
• Maintains productive and positive business relationships with assigned vendors. Advises manager immediately on escalated or complex matters.

What we need from you:

Preferred Job Requirements

• 5 or more years' experience with purchasing and related functions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School diploma or its GED equivalent
• 2 or more years' experience with purchasing and related functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Aptitude for mathematical operations and numerical analysis.
• Use computers, photocopiers, scanners, phone systems and meeting and virtual platform sharing relative to the needs of the job.
• Minimum keyboarding skills of 40 words per minute.

What's in it for you?

• Health care (medical, dental, vision, prescription) available the first day of hire!
• 401k with company contribution
• Life insurance plus short-term and long-term disability
• HSA/FSA options
• Paid vacations, holidays, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

We provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, age, race, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identification, physical or mental disability, or any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States.

All candidates who have received a written offer of employment will be required to undergo background screening and testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with our company's background check and drug testing policy. Motor Vehicle Record checks are also completed for all candidates who have received a written offer of employment to determine insurability for driving a company vehicle as it relates to the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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