Buyer III

Fouts Bros Inc. is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros Inc. is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros Inc. is committed to developing new commercial vehicles that provide industry-best value, quality, and dependability.

Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honesty and transparency, continuously seeking new ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the planet.

Job Summary

The Buyer III serves as a pivotal role within the organization and will revolve around overseeing the procurement of strategic and critical goods and services for the organization. Your responsibilities encompass the identification of sources, negotiation of favorable pricing and terms; as well as the acquisition of products and services that align with the operational needs. This entails a dual commitment to obtaining value for our investment and upholding rigorous quality standards. Your duties will encompass close collaboration with suppliers, meticulous inventory management, vigilant analysis of market dynamics and a significant contribution to the overarching success of the organization.

This position is based in Milledgeville, GA and will report to the Purchasing Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and demand, making purchase decisions to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Schedules purchase orders strategically to ensure uninterrupted and timely continuity of supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, pricing, and supplier information utilizing the organization's ERP system.
• Conduct and understand organizational and market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, products, and services to support operational need.
• Develop, foster, and maintain healthy and mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new suppliers, ensuring effective communication with supply partners.
• Conducts periodic supplier visits to critical supply partners, to maintain relationship and organizational understanding of their capabilities and continuous improvement activities.
• Resolve any issues, or disputes, with suppliers, such as late deliveries, quality concerns, or contractual non-compliance, ensuring a satisfactory resolution that aligns with the operational goals.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, statistics or related fields, or job experience equivalency.
• 5-7 years of professional experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft AX R3, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and applying analytics to real-world data challenges.
  
  

Attributes

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain, preferred.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Multitasking: Comfortably manage multiple tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Exhibit a problem-solving aptitude.
• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Good ethical judgment.
• Has strong ability to generate ideas, show creativity and provide solutions.
• Must have exceptional productivity skills. Can be relied on to get the job done accurately and on time.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described herein 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.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to type, file and lift up to 20 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to hear and speak.
• The employee is required to sit, stand, move about, and use hands and arms to reach, handle or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisor responsibilities, or direct reports.
  
  

Travel

• Limited travel expected, less than 25%, for this position.
  
  

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.