Surplus Buyer

Buyer I (Surplus Purchasing)

Location: On-Site Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join Radwell International

At Radwell International, we help keep industry moving. As a global leader in industrial automation, MRO, and electronic control solutions, we provide customers with new, surplus, and repair solutions for critical industrial equipment. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise to customers around the world.

If you enjoy research, negotiating, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact business success, Radwell offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

Why Work at Radwell?

At Radwell, you'll be part of a collaborative and energetic team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees by providing comprehensive training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture focused on professional development and long-term success.

What You'll Do

As a Buyer I, you will be responsible for researching industrial products, evaluating market pricing, negotiating purchases, and processing purchase orders for surplus inventory. Your work will help expand Radwell's inventory offerings and support revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter inventory lists, approve pricing, and process purchase orders to meet department metrics and inventory goals.
• Research industrial components and determine whether market analysis is required.
• Evaluate:
• List pricing
• Sellable pricing
• Product descriptions
• Product photographs
• Series and item merges
• Repair pricing
• Research market buy prices and negotiate offers to purchase surplus inventory.
• Communicate with vendors regarding offers and purchase orders.
• Document all communications, revisions, and instructions related to offers and purchase orders within company systems.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity.
• Support additional purchasing and inventory functions as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of related purchasing, operations, inventory, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn proprietary systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation, electrical, mechanical, or industrial products.
• Prior purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Technical product knowledge is a plus but not required.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured through:

• Purchasing and processing approximately 2,500 line items per month.
• Supporting inventory acquisition goals of approximately $2.5 million in monthly sellable surplus inventory.
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards for purchasing, research, and inventory processing activities.
• Supporting additional departmental metrics as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work environment.
• Regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and multiple software applications.
• Extended periods of sitting and screen time throughout the workday.

Benefits

Radwell offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance ($50,000 benefit)
• Optional Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with automatic enrollment at 3% following eligibility requirements
• Paid Company Holidays
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• PTO begins accruing on your first day and may be used immediately
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and development programs

The hourly rate range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, training, and work location.

Radwell International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Radwell and help power the industries that keep the world running. Apply today!