Buy-In Buyer (Manufacturing)

Wasserstrom; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasserstrom is seeking a purchasing professional to issue purchase orders, monitor delivery statuses, and optimize material flow across our manufacturing and distribution operations.

The role requires strong communication with vendors and cross-functional teams, proficiency in MS Office and inventory systems, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and manage delivery statuses.
• Analyze order requirements and adjust materials as needed.
• Communicate with vendors and cross-functional departments.
• Follow guidelines for item setup and purchase order maintenance.
• Generate targeted cycle counts against specified items.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Team player

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

SyteLine

Factory Track

Job description

Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.

Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for issuing purchase orders for materials and managing delivery statuses. Buyers analyze the requirements of an order, including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and the date the order is needed, and adjust material demand as needed. Buyers must have strong communication skills to provide order changes to vendors, as well as communicate delivery statuses to other departments. Buyers work primarily within the buy-in purchasing department but may also work with other departments, such as manufacturing and account services. Buyers may perform other tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and manage delivery statuses
• Analyze order requirements and adjust materials as needed
• Communicate with vendors and cross-functional departments
• Follow guidelines for item setup and purchase order maintenance
• Generate targeted cycle counts against specified items

Minimum Experience and Education

• 2 Year / Associate Degree
• 1 - 2 years related experience and/or training

Position Requirements

• Proficient computer skills; ability to use MS Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of inventory management and order entry systems, such as SyteLine and Factory Track
• Communicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when needed
• Interpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office Environment – quiet noise level but may be moderate at times; work may sometimes take place in non-standard workplaces (i.e., manufacturing environment).
• Manufacturing environment may cause exposure to heat, noise, vibration, odors, or dust.
• Sedentary Work – exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, see close and at distance, and talk and hear.

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