What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at American Maplan Corporation?
Buyer/Purchasing Agent
American Maplan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of extrusion machinery located in McPherson KS, is looking for a reliable and self-driven individual to join our purchasing department. We are looking for experienced buyers or purchasing agents well versed in procurement, vendor relations, and supply chain logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Accurate preparation of purchase orders
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
- Ensures uninterrupted business operation by following up on open product orders and identifying delivery risks
- Timely and accurate data management in ERP system.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Associate degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree highly advantageous.
- Five years related experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of MS office applications
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience. SAP preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health/Dental insurance with 90% of the premium paid by the company, 10% paid by the employee.
- Life and Accidental Death insurance paid by the company, no premium cost to employees
- Short and long term disability insurance, provided by the company at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off that escalates with tenure
- 10 Paid holidays per year
- 401(k) Plan with employer match, fully vested
Other Benefits:
- Health Savings Account with employer matching contribution
- Flexible Health Care Spending Account (optional employee elected cost)
- Additional voluntary life insurance (optional employee elected cost)
- Dependent Care Spending Account (optional employee elected cost)
- Cancer and Other Specified Illness Insurance (optional employee elected cost)
American Maplan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Website:
https://www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com/
This employer is not able to provide visa sponsorship and does not meet the minimum requirements to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McPherson, KS 67460: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,000 - $45,600