Buyer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and procedures and some sourcing experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite ERP system experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verifies material, parts descriptions and specifications of purchase requests.
• Uses Buyers Report to determine if inventory material or parts on hand is in sufficient quantity.
• Consults catalogs and websites, and contacts suppliers to obtain prices, specifications, and availability. Secures three bids for certain items.
• Types or writes invitation to bid forms and e-mails forms to supplier firms.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and places orders with suppliers for parts and materials. Drives cost savings initiatives.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Purchases non-inventory paint, hardware and fittings, based upon stock levels, and current or upcoming job-related needs.
• Requests bids from suppliers for pre-packed fitting orders for engineered packages and coordinates deliveries with the warehouse.
• Performs order entry of steel and fittings into bills of material WIP orders.
• Performs data entry of purchase orders into the ERP system computer system.
• Contacts suppliers concerning late deliveries and assists with expediting activities. Acts as a liaison between departments and suppliers to assure quality and conformance to specifications for supplies and services.
• Obtains pricing and availability of special items requested for engineered packages in production.
• Purchases material for outside vendors (subcontractors) and coordinates material deliveries to their build locations.
• Update supplier shipping and delivery dates in ERP system.
• Continuously tracks progress on key items from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively within the Supply Chain team and with other departments.
• Scans and indexes Material Test Report data into the document storage software.
• Helps drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provides lead work direction to other buyers.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance with HSA
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• 401K retirement plan after 90 days