Assistant Buyer

Management & Training Corporation; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfields, KY, where our staff provide quality services to local youth. We value professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

You will plan and execute cost-effective procurement from external suppliers for center operations, ensuring compliance with government and management directives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years experience in purchasing.
• Demonstrated mathematical abilities.
• Valid driver\'s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions to determine vendors for price quotations and placement of contracts; evaluate bids and select vendors.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and contract terms; prepare related reports.
• Conduct follow-up on overdue purchase orders with vendors.
• Maintain vendor contacts and vendor supply lists.
• Coordinate with the accounting department regarding pricing data accuracy.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Wage

$17.20 per hour

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our Staff Also Enjoy These Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in Morganfields, KY where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing

You’ll be responsible for planning and executing the most cost-effective procurement from external suppliers of products and services necessary for center operation, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Duties

• Review requisitions to determine what vendors are to be contacted for price quotations and placement of contracts; evaluate all bids and then select a vendor.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules, and contractual terms. Prepare related reports.
• Conduct follow-up on purchase orders past due with appropriate vendor.
• Maintain vendor contacts and vendor supply lists.
• Coordinate with accounting department relative to accuracy of pricing data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in purchasing.
• Demonstrated mathematical abilities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Why

Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

About Us

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