Buyer

Job Description:

EandM is growing! Join our Purchasing Team!

Who is EandM and Why Do You Want to Work Here?

We are the leading distributor of automation products on the West Coast, powering innovation in industries ranging from food packaging to automotive manufacturing. Our solutions help streamline production through cutting-edge hardware and software that control and monitor critical manufacturing processes.

Why work at EandM?

• We have been a stable employer in Sonoma County since 1955.
• We continue to grow our sales & break records with multiple locations across the West Coast.
• We offer a scheduled hybrid office/ remote work environment.
• Our employees love working here. Our average employee tenure in the Purchasing department is 14 years with the company.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchasing process to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Maintain accurate product data, pricing, and vendor details in internal systems.
• Negotiate pricing and obtain availability information from suppliers.
• Create, issue, and update purchase orders.
• Order hardware and software inventory.
• Track and confirm delivery of equipment.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies.

Key Interactions:

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to meet customer timelines.
• Communicate regularly with vendors via phone and email.
• Support internal departments with fast, accurate purchasing data.

Experience and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of purchasing or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Typing speed of 45+ WPM
• Solid math skills (fractions, percentages, multiply, divide, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a flexible attitude

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP systems or quoting, order management software.
• Prior experience with automation, manufacturing, or industrial products.

Hybrid work schedule with two days in office at our corporate headquarters in Healdsburg. Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
Job Benefits:

Compensation & Benefits:

• $70k-85k a year, depending on experience (includes base + bonuses)
• Generous benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
• • 20 days PTO, plus 10 paid holidays a year
  • 401(k) with eligible company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Supplemental after one year
  • Pet insurance, travel assistance, EAP, mental health programs options also available

From: EandM