Purchaser

MacArthur Co.•Denver, CO

About The Position

With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business? MacArthur Co. is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. What began in 1913 as a small pipe insulation manufacturer has grown into a national distributor of building materials. At MacArthur, you get to own a piece of the value our combined honest efforts create. The Purchaser role enables the outside sales team to excel in servicing customers while ensuring our inventory is accurate, turning, and high quality. The focus of this job is to collaborate with sales and operations, build an understanding of our products and culture, and ensure we have all the necessary products to service the customers. This is a fast-paced environment where results need to be shared and effectively delegated when necessary.

Requirements

Experience and understanding of supply chain procedures
Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices
Computer proficiency with MS Office/Excel and Outlook applications
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Prior M3 experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders, review purchase order deliveries, confirmations, and invoices for accuracy
Alert the appropriate departments of changes to the delivery schedule, price, or supplier change request
Monitor inventory levels to ensure the quality of purchased products
Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
Assist in the quoting process
Research, create, & maintain supplier relationships
Proactively identify and quantify risks impacting the material supply chain and fulfillment of customer orders
Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers, negotiating cost reductions when available
Support the daily sales operations, including the outside sales team in business development, quotes, and order processing
Occasional travel between Colorado branches will be required