Buyer

Fastenal • Taycheedah, WI

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Working as Full-time Buyer, you will work with a specific customer in the Fond Du Lac 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

• 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

Benefits

• Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees