Operational Buyer

Southwest Electric Co • Oklahoma City, OK

6d

About The Position

Ready to power your career with a leader in the electrical services industry? Apply now to join our team. Southwest Electric Co a division of SGB-SMIT Group is a global transformer manufacturer with European roots, supporting the energy transition with reliable solutions for wind and solar power, industry and urban energy infrastructure. Southwest Electric is looking for an Operational Buyer: Southwest Electric Co is motivated by our mission to provide a stable and sustainable energy supply for our customers around the world. Our lean decision-making process keeps us closely connected to our employees and the successes of our company. We value personal relationships among colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for our sustainable growth: Our benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx 401k with match Life insurance Long and short-term disability Paid holidays Paid time off Flexible spending account Apply now to join a legacy company with innovative solutions and a commitment to your success. Visit us at www.swelectric.com and www.youtube.com/@SouthwestElectricCo Southwest Electric is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Degree, vocational training, or equivalent experience in supply chain, procurement, or business
• 1–5 years of experience in operational purchasing or supply chain operations (level-dependent)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented and structured working style
• Clear communication skills for cross-functional and supplier coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure on-time material availability for production
• Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders using ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Monitor supplier confirmations, delivery dates, and proactively resolve delays or shortages
• Coordinate invoice verification and resolve price or quantity discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data to ensure high ERP data quality
• Support supplier performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed