Buyer

Arcosa Careers•Clinton, IL

1d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire a results-driven individual to join our team as a Buyer for our plant operation located in Clinton, IL. Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer will support the facility and play a critical part in managing supply chain and logistics activities to include procurement, inventory management, production planning, vendor coordination, and material movement. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive improvement through data, communication, and operational excellence. Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years prior relevant experience
MRO procurement experience required
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in computer applications – Excel, Word and ERP systems
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing preferred
APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution functions
Monitor and maintain the Estimated Checkbook daily as a purchasing guide
Ensure timely delivery of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) and core spend items to support equipment and facility needs
Use Material Requirement Planning reports and historical purchasing data to estimate future requirements
Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with vendors
Prepare and process purchase orders for external customers and internal use
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies related to Accounts Payable
Plan and monitor inbound material movement from suppliers
Align purchase requisitions with maintenance requirements
Ensure proper PO and receipt recordkeeping is consistent with Arcosa policy
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners
Manage Purchase Credit Card transactions and submit monthly reports
Respond quickly to urgent purchasing needs under high-pressure situations
Other duties as assigned