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Peerless Electronic Supplies, Louisville, KY, United States


Peerless Electronic Supplies is a privately held, family-owned company with over 90 years of history. As a long-standing part of Louisville’s business community, Peerless has built a reputation for reliability, service, and strong customer relationships. We take pride in our collaborative team environment and offer employees the opportunity to be part of a stable company with a strong presence and long-standing commitment to operational excellence.

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive buyer to support purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination activities. This role is responsible for obtaining supplier quotes, issuing purchase orders, managing inventory levels across multiple locations, and helping ensure the business maintains the right stock at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Obtain pricing, lead times, and availability quotes from vendors

Issue purchase orders and track order status to ensure timely delivery

Manage inventory levels at warehouse and consignment locations

Maintain appropriate parts inventory to support business needs

Determine reorder points and stock levels based on demand patterns and usage trends

Support demand planning activities to help optimize inventory investment and product availability

Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy initiatives

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies as needed

Create and maintain lists of potential sources of supply

Qualifications

Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred

Experience with NetSuite preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills

Paid vacation & holidays

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes to

ashannon@pelec.com

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