Senior Buyer – Technology

. Source and purchase non-stock products, including office supplies, furniture, specialty print jobs, and urgent customer requests .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and purchase non-stock products, including office supplies, furniture, specialty print jobs, and urgent customer requests
Manage daily purchasing activities for drop ship, special order, Staples Direct, and wholesaler-sourced products
Review customer orders to identify effective sourcing solutions while balancing cost, service, and delivery expectations
Process high volumes of purchase orders accurately and on schedule
Resolve rejections, pricing discrepancies, vendor exceptions, and fulfillment issues to save sales whenever possible
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Care, Accounts Payable, and vendor partners to resolve order issues and support customer satisfaction
Coordinate complex shipments, logistics requirements, and large-scale customer orders requiring specialized transportation solutions
Monitor vendor performance and partner with suppliers to improve service levels and operational execution
Provide guidance and training to buyers and new team members
Support process improvements, workload balancing, and operational excellence

What you’ll need

2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated customer service experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills
Strong purchasing and procurement expertise
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and sound business judgment
Strong customer service and communication skills
Experience managing vendor relationships, evaluating sourcing options, and influencing supplier performance improvements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience coaching, mentoring, or training team members on purchasing best practices
Working knowledge of office products and supply chain operations is highly valued
Experience supporting drop ship, non-stock, or special-order purchasing environments is preferred
Knowledge of supplier relationship management, order management, supply chain, and logistics processes is preferred
Experience handling complex customer orders and specialized transportation requirements is preferred
Background training or mentoring purchasing professionals is preferred
Office products industry knowledge is preferred

Comp & perks