Buyer - Omaha, NE
Anderson Industrial Engines•Papillion, NE
About The Position
Anderson Industrial Engines Co., Inc. (AIE) is seeking a full-time Buyer to join its Purchasing Team. The Buyer identifies and purchases quality products using the company’s ERP system, serves as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments, and helps maintain inventory and purchasing needs. The role calls for analytical thinking, strong time management and organizational skills, excellent communication, and negotiation ability.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a Buyer.
- Purchasing experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, self-motivated, and able to work as a team player.
- Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and/or Google programs.
- Ability to manage complex supply-chain issues and work with involved parties to find solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Strong Excel skills.
- Exposure to Epicor, AIE’s current ERP system.
- Exposure to industrial equipment, farm equipment, related parts, and internal combustion engines.
- OEM engine and part purchasing or allocation experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, verify, and process purchase orders.
- Build supplier relationships and negotiate for the best pricing.
- Process requests to expedite orders or negotiate reduced lead times for emergency orders.
- Liaise with internal departments and branches on general buying needs, and address receiving and invoicing issues.
- Coordinate with internal departments to support parts, sales, and production requirements.
- Track open orders, ensure timely deliveries, communicate changes to stakeholders, and update estimated arrival times in the system.
- Maintain lean inventory levels by adjusting minimum and maximum levels and updating lead times in the ERP system.
- Maintain ERP databases, including standard costing, supplier price lists, and lead times.
- Create new part numbers in the ERP system.
- Analyze market and company trends to inform buying decisions.
- Coordinate with the Branch Manager to develop and forecast allocations.
Benefits
- Guaranteed 401(k) match.
- Employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance paid 100%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Charitable match program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
