Buyer

Fastenal•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Buyer, you will work with a specific customer in the Cedar Rapids area and report to the General Manager for the On-Site branch. You will be part of a group responsible for the customer's sourcing and/or procurement, overseeing all aspects of that process. The position is based at the In Plant Store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fastenal is an industrial and construction supplies distributor with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company describes its culture as entrepreneurial, emphasizing employee initiative, training, promotion from within, and opportunities for advancement. Full-time benefits include health, life, long-term disability, and dental insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess or be working toward a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations, or have buying or purchasing work experience.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
Have knowledge of Electrical Controls and/or MRO products.
Be 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.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrate the company's core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico, and Guam only).
Pass a sex offender registry check required by a customer/contract serviced by this location.

Nice To Haves

Prior sourcing work experience.

Responsibilities

Support the customer's procurement process by receiving, placing, and following up on orders.
Respond to customer requests efficiently.
Develop and maintain relationships with the customer, Sales Team, Product Development Department, suppliers, and Supply Chain Department.
Communicate regularly with the customer, vendors, and sales team by phone, email, or in person.
Learn product categories through Fastenal School of Business courses and hands-on and classroom training with key suppliers.