Administrative Buyer

Aegis Sortation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Sortation is seeking an Administrative Buyer in Louisville, KY. This role involves managing procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and aligning with company values. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 Company Holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement lifecycle including sourcing and purchasing.
• Conduct market research to evaluate supply trends.
• Support supplier negotiations for optimal pricing.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Aegis Sortation

About the Company:

At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.

Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.

This position is located in Louisville, KY.

The Administrative Buyer is a key member of the Operations team at Aegis, supporting both Manufacturing and Procurement functions. This role is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating the delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment. The Administrative Buyer plays a critical role in vendor management, market analysis, and ensuring alignment with Aegis’ mission, vision, and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the ERP system to manage and track purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier contracts with accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess material needs, develop sourcing strategies, and communicate procurement updates.
• Support supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials in alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct market research to evaluate supply trends and potential impacts on material availability and pricing.
• Monitor and expedite supplier deliveries and resolve any delays or discrepancies.
• Review and approve supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with purchase orders.
• Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to ensure seamless material flow.
• Generate and submit purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Embrace and work in a manner that is in alignment with the Aegis core values:

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.
• Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.
• Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another.
• Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!
• Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”
• Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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