Buyer III

FOUTS BROS INC • Milledgeville, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer III oversees procurement of strategic and critical goods and services, identifying sources, negotiating favorable pricing and terms, and acquiring products and services that meet operational needs while delivering value and maintaining rigorous quality standards. The role works closely with suppliers, manages inventory, analyzes market dynamics, and contributes to the organization’s overall success. The position is based in Milledgeville, Georgia, and reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Fouts Bros Inc. is a family-owned commercial truck manufacturer founded in 1952, with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Its stated core values include quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. The company emphasizes honesty and transparency, community relationships, local initiatives, and environmentally responsible operations.

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Limited travel of less than 25% is expected. The position has no supervisory responsibilities or direct reports. Duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent job experience.
• Five to seven years of professional experience is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience managing and applying analytics to real-world data challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving aptitude and strong critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Ability to generate ideas, demonstrate creativity, and provide solutions.
• Exceptional productivity and reliability, including completing work accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft AX R3.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain.
• Five to seven years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and demand, making purchase decisions to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Schedule purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted and timely continuity of supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier information using the organization’s ERP system.
• Conduct and interpret organizational and market research and analysis to identify suppliers, products, and services that support operational needs.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new suppliers, ensuring effective communication.
• Conduct periodic visits to critical supply partners to maintain relationships and understand their capabilities and continuous-improvement activities.
• Resolve supplier issues or disputes, including late deliveries, quality concerns, and contractual non-compliance, in line with operational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level