Buyer

BeInBA; Broken Arrow, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking a Commodity Buyer to support project engineers and manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. You will review demand signals, issue RFQs, process purchase orders, and track components to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer restrictions.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and a proactive ownership mindset, with experience in fabrication outsourcing and MS Office proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication outsourcing and supplier management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PDF tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong accuracy focus.
• Demonstrated ownership and follow-through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing demand signals and aligning with supplier capabilities.
• Issuing bid packages and requests for quotes to vendors.
• Entering RFQs and purchase orders into the ERP system.
• Processing purchase requisitions and tracking order status.
• Expediting deliveries to meet aggressive schedules.
• Coordinating tasks with Purchasing Manager and team.
• Supporting internal inquiries and project engineers as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with AML/AVL/Sourcing restrictions.
• Maintaining strong vendor relationships and on-time shipments.
• Participating in continuous improvement and supplier evaluation.
• Handling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Fabrication outsourcing

MS Office suite

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ownership

Adaptability

Problem solving

Organization

Verbal communication

Job description

Buyer

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

Commodity Buyer, under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, may be responsible for a single commodity or group of commodities. Buyer will support Zeeco Project Engineers for on-time completion of projects. Buyer is responsible to perform thorough and accurate shop release/demand signal evaluation with a keen eye on material specification, certification requirements, and in accordance with Customer purchasing restrictions. Buyer will generate and distribute bid/quote packages and purchase orders, maintaining necessary and often aggressive delivery schedules. Buyer will support inquiries from internal customers, and other tasks as needed. The Buyer shall work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, team environment. As part of the Zeeco Purchasing Team, this individual will interface with other Zeeco staff including engineering, drafting, quality, shipping, receiving, as well as sub-contractors, component suppliers, and others as needed.

Functional Job Duties

• Reviewing demand signals
• Absolute compliance with Customer AML/AVL/Sourcing Restrictions
• Issuing bid packages to Vendors
• Request for quotes
• System entry of RFQs and Purchase Orders
• Processing purchase requisitions
• Tracking status of on-going purchasing activities
• Follow up with Vendors to ensure on time shipment of components
• Expediting
• Coordination tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Team Lead
• Other tasks and projects as role demands

Qualifications

• Previous experience with fabrication outsourcing
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook /PDF software
• Enjoy working in a Team environment
• Respect others
• Manufacturing Purchasing experience preferred
• Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Appropriate sense of urgency
• A commitment to ownership and follow through
• Flexibility: we work in a very dynamic environment
• Results driven
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organization skills

Mental Requirements

Must possess strong leadership, analytical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons inside and outside of the company. Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job requirements. Must be able to work under stress. Must be able to handle multiple priorities. Must be able to process paperwork effectively.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to go up and down stairs. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.

Commodities used to build our equipment include, among others

Pipe/Fittings/Flanges, Structural Steel, Plate, Fasteners, Gaskets, Controls and Instrumentation, Enclosures, Electronics, Panels, Refractory, Paint, ACWL, Block and Tackle, Blowers, Dampers, Combustion Electronics, Conduit, Hose, Wire

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.