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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$61,346 / year median in Ohio
-7% projected decline
Job Description
As a Refurb Buyer at Micro Center, you will source, evaluate, and purchase refurbished computers and electronics to support our nationwide stores. Working in the Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics team, you'll negotiate with vendors, analyze costs and margins, manage inventory turns, and monitor product quality to ensure outstanding value for tech enthusiasts. You'll collaborate closely with merchandising, logistics, and store teams in a fast-paced, hands-on, tech-focused environment with opportunities to deepen your hardware knowledge and grow your career in retail procurement. Responsibilities Source and purchase refurbished computers and electronics to meet assortment and margin goals Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, terms, and return policies Monitor inventory levels, sell-through, and aging stock to optimize turns Collaborate with logistics and store teams to ensure timely, accurate deliveries Review product quality and failure trends to refine vendor selection Analyze sales and market data to identify new refurb opportunities Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, and vendor records in ERP systems Partner with merchandising to align refurb assortment with customer demand Required Skills Retail purchasing Supplier negotiation Cost analysis Inventory management Refurbished electronics evaluation Data analysis and reporting Contract and terms management ERP/inventory software Forecasting and demand planning Microsoft Excel (advanced)