Buyer | Where Sourcing Strategy Meets Execution
Nassco, New Berlin, WI, United States
Buyer Position at Nassco
At Nassco, buying isn't just about placing ordersit's about building partnerships, shaping product strategy, and helping our business grow. We're looking for an experienced buyer who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment and enjoys owning their category from strategy to execution. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with suppliers, digging into data, spotting opportunities, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver the right products at the right timefor our customers and our sales teams. What You'll Be Doing As a buyer at Nassco, you'll take full ownership of assigned product categories, managing a large and diverse supplier base while ensuring inventory health, strong margins, and outstanding fill rates. You'll be hands-on every dayplacing purchase orders, negotiating with vendors, and solving supply challengeswhile also playing a strategic role in shaping category direction and sourcing new opportunities. You will: Build and grow relationships with 100+ vendors across thousands of SKUs Identify, evaluate, and implement new sourcing opportunitiesboth domestic and international Lead category reviews and develop strategies that drive growth, profitability, and efficiency Negotiate pricing, terms, minimums, and delivery to meet or exceed company goals Partner closely with sales, customer service, and supply chain to support customer needs Analyze market trends, costs, and supply risks to stay ahead of change Proactively manage inventory levels, turns, GMROI, and fill rates Tackle supply challenges head-on, from back orders to discontinued items Take ownership of slow-moving and obsolete inventory Serve as a product expert and trusted resource for internal teams Step in as backup support for other buyers when needed What You Bring You're someone who blends strong analytical skills with relationship-building savvy. You're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable making informed decisionssometimes independently, sometimes in collaboration with leadership. We're looking for: Proven experience in purchasing and sourcing within a distribution environment Strong supplier management and negotiation skills The ability to influence cross-functional partners toward shared goals Comfort working with data to drive smart buying and inventory decisions Excellent organization, follow-through, and multitasking skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel Strategic thinker with strong execution skills ERP system expertiseyou're the go-to person others rely on Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field (preferred) 5+ years of related professional experience Why Nassco? Founded in 1955, Nassco, Inc. is a growing, family-oriented company with locations across Wisconsin and Iowa. We are a recognized leader in the janitorial and packaging industriesand more importantly, a trusted partner to our customers. Our culture is guided by our core values: We Act with Integrity. We Are Passionate About the Customer Experience. We Work Together. We Are Champions of Productivity. If those values resonate with you, you'll feel right at home here. What We Offer An in-office role with a collaborative, fun, and respectful team Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and paid holidays Profit sharing 401(k) with employer match Nassco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Nassco, buying isn't just about placing ordersit's about building partnerships, shaping product strategy, and helping our business grow. We're looking for an experienced buyer who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment and enjoys owning their category from strategy to execution. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with suppliers, digging into data, spotting opportunities, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver the right products at the right timefor our customers and our sales teams. What You'll Be Doing As a buyer at Nassco, you'll take full ownership of assigned product categories, managing a large and diverse supplier base while ensuring inventory health, strong margins, and outstanding fill rates. You'll be hands-on every dayplacing purchase orders, negotiating with vendors, and solving supply challengeswhile also playing a strategic role in shaping category direction and sourcing new opportunities. You will: Build and grow relationships with 100+ vendors across thousands of SKUs Identify, evaluate, and implement new sourcing opportunitiesboth domestic and international Lead category reviews and develop strategies that drive growth, profitability, and efficiency Negotiate pricing, terms, minimums, and delivery to meet or exceed company goals Partner closely with sales, customer service, and supply chain to support customer needs Analyze market trends, costs, and supply risks to stay ahead of change Proactively manage inventory levels, turns, GMROI, and fill rates Tackle supply challenges head-on, from back orders to discontinued items Take ownership of slow-moving and obsolete inventory Serve as a product expert and trusted resource for internal teams Step in as backup support for other buyers when needed What You Bring You're someone who blends strong analytical skills with relationship-building savvy. You're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable making informed decisionssometimes independently, sometimes in collaboration with leadership. We're looking for: Proven experience in purchasing and sourcing within a distribution environment Strong supplier management and negotiation skills The ability to influence cross-functional partners toward shared goals Comfort working with data to drive smart buying and inventory decisions Excellent organization, follow-through, and multitasking skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel Strategic thinker with strong execution skills ERP system expertiseyou're the go-to person others rely on Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field (preferred) 5+ years of related professional experience Why Nassco? Founded in 1955, Nassco, Inc. is a growing, family-oriented company with locations across Wisconsin and Iowa. We are a recognized leader in the janitorial and packaging industriesand more importantly, a trusted partner to our customers. Our culture is guided by our core values: We Act with Integrity. We Are Passionate About the Customer Experience. We Work Together. We Are Champions of Productivity. If those values resonate with you, you'll feel right at home here. What We Offer An in-office role with a collaborative, fun, and respectful team Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and paid holidays Profit sharing 401(k) with employer match Nassco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.