Buyer

Procure materials, supplies and services at the appropriate quality, price and within an acceptable time frame. Works and communicate with other departments to establish vendor requirements and monitor vendor performance ensuring company needs are attained.

• Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement principles and practices, with a focus on purchasing raw materials and mechanical and electrical components for material handling equipment. This role requires a proactive approach to working with vendors and the ability to work collaboratively with all departments.

Duties

• Procures materials, supplies and services required by the company to operate daily.
• Builds and maintains good business vendor relationships and seeks out new or alternate vendors as required.
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure they are maintaining commitments consistently and meeting technical and quality requirements.
• Works with other departments to establish product requirements and ensure vendors can meet specifications.
• Negotiates acceptable prices and terms with vendors regarding price and delivery of materials in the best interest of the company and customers.
• Prepares complete and accurate requests for quotes and purchase orders according to company specifications.
• Enters purchasing and inventory information in business systems and generates related reports for purposes.
• Reviews inventory and periodically checks quantities to ensure accuracy.
• Tracks purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and expedites orders as required.
• Resolves order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors and responds to inquires on any material received.
• Processes returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications.
• Communicates status of vendors, purchased products, and information on vendor components with other departments and distributes necessary changes notices as required.
• Maintains all purchasing files and databases.
• Attends and participates in meetings when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Previous experience in a buyer role (or equivalent) required (minimum 4 years)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to purchasing of raw materials for manufacturing, with an emphasis on steel products a plus.
• Technical understanding of how mechanical and electrical components works preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for effective collaboration within teams, building vendor relationships, and managing workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000