Buyer

Walker Products Inc.; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer to coordinate procurement activities. The role involves reviewing requisitions, managing inventory, and ensuring quality control of purchased goods. Applicants should have a high school diploma and purchasing experience. This is an entry-level, full-time position based in Pacific, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of inventory software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and searches inventory records.
• Prepares purchase orders and reviews bid proposals.
• Maintains procurement records and manages inventory.

Skills

detail oriented

customer service

multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

inventory software

manufacturing software

order processing systems

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Summary

Coordinate's activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Compile information to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material for the company.

Location: Pacific, Missouri

Monday through Friday Onsite

Summary

Coordinate's activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Compile information to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material for the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions
• Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.
• Consults catalogs and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Types or writes RFQ of bid forms and mails forms to supplier firms.
• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users. Expedite through interdepartmental, overseas, vendors, etc.
• Coordinates with receiving to ensure accurate packing.
• Manages inventory by compiling stock control records and information such as consumption rate, characteristics of items in storage, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment.
• Coordinates with Accounts payable to review discrepancies, purchase price, and quantity.
• Because of the changing nature of our business, this job description will inevitably change. The employee will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within his/her capabilities as directed by management.
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Purchasing experience
• Must be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of inventory software, manufacturing software, or order processing systems. EPICOR a Plus
• Good computer skills - knowledge of Microsoft products including Access, Excel, and Work
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent customer service skills
  
  

Background And Drug Screen Disclaimer

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace, all applicants for employment must undergo a background check and drug screen prior to being hired.

The background check will include a review of your employment history, education, criminal records, and any other relevant information. Please note that any false or misleading information provided during the application process may result in disqualification from employment consideration.

The drug screen will test for the presence of illegal substances and controlled substances. Please note that the use of prescription drugs must be disclosed to the screening provider and may not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

All information obtained during the background check and drug screen will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this background and drug screen disclaimer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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