Purchaser/Buyer

Federal Signal Openings • Belgrade, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for monitoring stock levels, identifying purchasing needs, and collaborating with planners and other purchasers. The Purchaser/Buyer will research potential vendors, track orders for timely delivery and accuracy, and maintain records of invoices and contracts. They will issue purchase orders, follow up on lead times and pricing, and verify received parts. The position requires adherence to Min Max levels and updating them as needed, while maintaining professionalism and courteous interactions with internal and external stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is holding vendors accountable to expectations and ensuring world-class customer service.

Requirements

• Work experience as a Purchaser or similar role
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft office suite
• Adaptable, flexible, trustworthy, upbeat, and positive attitude
• Self-reliant
• Good problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience using an ERP system
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration or combined total years of work experience (minimum 3 years preferred)
• Excellent communicator
• Strong documentation skills are critical
• Ability to follow instruction and ask clarifying questions
• Strong team contributor
• Highly organized and motivated
• Planning, managing multiple projects and agendas
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Technical and mechanical aptitude
• Loyalty and commitment to TowHaul ’s culture of innovation
• Computer and CMS proficient

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
• Work together with planner and other purchaser
• Research potential vendors and research cost/savings
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery and accuracy upon arrival
• Maintain records of invoices and contracts on a daily basis
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers
• Follow up and monitor lead times, pricing, and report to the team regularly
• Verification and receiving of parts ordered
• Follow appropriate Min Max levels and Update as needed
• Be Professional & courteous to others internal and external
• Holding vendors accountable to the TowHaul expectation and world class customer service

Benefits

• bonus potential
• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level