Buyer

Blox; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

BLOX is seeking a Buyer to strengthen production procurement at our Bessemer, AL facility. You will own supplier acknowledgment, order follow-up, expediting, and resolving receiving issues while supporting PO placement across Plant 1, Plant 2, MODs, and Kanban replenishment.

Collaborate with planning, production, receiving, AP, and program teams to protect schedule certainty on healthcare and data center projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement professional in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Knowledge of the purchasing cycle: PO placement, revisions, supplier follow-up, receiving, and invoice reconciliation.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system for purchasing; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier order acknowledgment and ship-date confirmation for critical-path and long-lead purchase orders.
• Maintain a daily past-due and at-risk purchase order report from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and review with planning and production.
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders to confirm promised dates, identify slippage early, and negotiate recovery dates.
• Own expedite decisions, including evaluating the cost trade-off between expediting and resequencing.
• Place and revise purchase orders to support production across Plant 1, Plant 2, MODs, and Kanban replenishment.
• Manage scrum card maintenance and turnaround in step with the production cadence.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, short shipments, and invoice mismatches at the source with receiving and AP.
• Procurement point of contact for program teams on material status, open orders, and delivery risk.
• Support sourcing, supplier communication, and supplier relationship management with senior buyers.
• Provide coverage for procurement activities during planned absences and volume increases.
• Track and report procurement metrics: on-time delivery, PO acknowledgment, past-due lines, expedited freight, open receiving discrepancies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Buyer experience

Purchasing cycle

Kanban replenishment

Excel / Office

Supplier communication

Cost/schedule trade-offs

PO management

Strong organization

Expediting decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S./B.A. in SCM or related

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Description

BLOX is revolutionizing the construction industry by integrating advanced manufacturing principles with innovative technology to deliver high-quality, modular building solutions. We are driven by a mission to rethink how buildings are designed, fabricated, and delivered, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Position Summary

BLOX is seeking a Buyer to strengthen production procurement across our Bessemer manufacturing operations. This role ensures that what we order arrives when promised, owning supplier acknowledgment, order follow-up, expediting, and receiving resolution for critical-path materials, while supporting purchase order placement across Plant 1, Plant 2, MODs, and Kanban replenishment. The Buyer works closely with planning, production, receiving, accounts payable, and program teams to protect schedule certainty on our healthcare and data center projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Own supplier order acknowledgment and ship-date confirmation for critical-path and long-lead purchase orders
• Maintain a daily past-due and at-risk purchase order report from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and review it with planning and production
• Follow up with suppliers on open orders to confirm promised dates, identify slippage early, and negotiate recovery dates
• Own expedite decisions, including evaluating the cost trade-off between expediting and resequencing
• Place and revise purchase orders to support production across Plant 1, Plant 2, MODs, and Kanban replenishment
• Manage scrum card maintenance and turnaround in step with the production cadence
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, short shipments, and invoice mismatches at the source in coordination with receiving and accounts payable
• Serve as the procurement point of contact for program teams on material status, open orders, and delivery risk
• Support sourcing, supplier communication, and supplier relationship management alongside the senior buyers
• Provide coverage for procurement activities during planned absences and volume increases
• Track and report procurement metrics, including on-time delivery, PO acknowledgment rates, past-due lines, expedited freight spend, and open receiving discrepancies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement professional in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Working knowledge of the purchasing cycle, including PO placement, revisions, supplier follow-up, receiving, and invoice reconciliation
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system for purchasing; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
• Familiarity with Kanban or pull-based replenishment systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of purchase order lines and priorities
• Proactive, follow-through-driven approach to supplier communication and issue resolution
• Ability to evaluate cost and schedule trade-offs and make sound expedite recommendations
• Clear, professional communication with suppliers and internal program teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX, LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.