Buyer/Expeditor (Office)

Description

  Buyer

Job Description

Department: Purchasing

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Salary

Reports To: David Martin

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.)               

Positions Supervised: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Agent/Buyer position is responsible for the purchase of goods and services necessary for the needs of Mertz Integration, LLC. This position would have the means and opportunity to raise company profits by making high-quality and cost-effective purchases. This position would assist the with the task of acquiring both purchased parts and raw materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may.")

• Develop profitable purchasing strategies
• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
• Review supplies to ensure quality
• Monitor stock levels
• Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.)
• Keep updated records
• Purchase all items used directly in manufacturing. The Purchasing agent will be need to develop multiple supply source competitive price quotations, blanket orders, OEM price schedules, and supply contracts.
• Coordinate and expedite material on order. Must determine the urgency of the situation, expedite the material, and dictate the transportation means necessary
• Identify unused or obsolete material, “robbed” parts, etc., and arrange with the suppliers to acquire required parts to make this material functional, or return this material for credit
• Monitor price increases and notify user departments before these increases take effect. The departments can then review their upcoming requirement, and if needed, enter additional orders.
• Arrange for the repair and return of incorrect or damaged material.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, an any pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• In-person, predictable attendance

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent certificate.
• Proven experience as a purchasing agent or equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment not required, but highly desirable.
• Experience with metals and raw material preferred.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Expert in working with people
• Experience managing all levels of organization
• Subject matter expertise development
• Supplier relationship management
• Expert skills in project management
• Achieving the delivery of the decided targets
• Knowledge about the end-to-end procurement process
• Flexible approach and ability to manage any change effectively
• Building effective relationships at all levels
• Expert in managing and resolving conflicts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work in a fast paced and evolving situation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel.  Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up to 85 dB and inclement weather, including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot weather temperatures. Given these conditions employees are required to wear company mandated and issued personal protective equipment (PPE) (long-sleeve shirt/jeans, blasting hood, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and blasting gloves) and must strictly adhere to all safety policies.

Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

AAP /EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws.  Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised 04/2025