Buyer

Fastenal•Anoka, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Full-time Buyer, you will work with a specific customer in the Anoka area and will report to the General Manager for the On-Site branch. You will be part of a group that has assumed the sourcing and/or procurement responsibilities for a customer, overseeing all facets of the sourcing and/or procurement process. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations OR have buying or purchasing work experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
Knowledge of Electrical Controls and/or MRO products
Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Nice To Haves

Prior sourcing work experience

Responsibilities

Supporting the customer's procurement process by receiving, placing, and following up with orders
Responding to customer requests while demonstrating efficiency
Developing and maintaining relationships with the Customer, Sales Team, Product Development Department, Suppliers, and Supply Chain Department
Communicating with the customer, vendors, and sales team on a regular basis by phone, e-mail, or in person
Learning specific product categories through Fastenal School of Business courses and hands-on and classroom training with key suppliers