Buyer

McNICHOLS CO.•Tampa, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America. We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team. This position performs all aspects of purchasing and maintains appropriate stock levels at distribution services across the organization. This position is based at our corporate office which is centrally located at Rocky Point, overlooking the waters of Tampa Bay.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in procurement or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
Proficient and proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards E1) and Microsoft Excel is essential for data integrity, analysis, and scheduling.
Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively interface with both external vendors and internal departments with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

Identify material needs and item reviews, supplier qualification, request quotes, place purchase orders, and secure favorable terms and pricing.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and assess their performance.
Monitor inventory levels, track order status, expedite or defer shipments as needed, and manage material flow to maintain proper stocking levels to avoid stock outs.
Stay current with market trends and pricing, seek cost-saving opportunities, ensure materials meet quality standards, and handle order discrepancies.
Proactively resolve discrepancies between POs and invoices, handle returns for defective materials and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.