Buyer

American Equipment HR LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equipment Holdings seeks a Buyer to coordinate procurement and flow of materials for crane systems, ensuring delivery dates align with production schedules. You will create and manage purchase orders, verify vendor acknowledgments, and maintain records while communicating with internal teams and suppliers.

This role emphasizes strong negotiation, supplier performance analysis, and adherence to ISO procedures, with growth opportunities within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Purchasing, Engineering or Business-related field.
• Proficient with MS 365, Teams, SharePoint.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders and manage approvals per authority levels.
• Track components to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate suppliers and shipping to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Action oriented

Time management

Customer focus

Integrity & trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Engineering or Business-related field

Tools

MS 365

ERP systems

SharePoint

Job description

Description

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

We are looking for a Buyer. The Buyer will coordinate the procurement and flow of materials, parts, and assemblies toward meeting materials requirements and production schedules by directing suppliers and shipping companies to ensure that materials arrive on delivery dates. Has the responsibility for purchasing approved inventory items, project components and raw materials, to meet project scheduling needs. Follow up with vendors to ensure schedules are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create Purchase Orders, obtain required signatures following Company Delegation of Authority and ISO purchase procedures and send through appropriate means to supplier.
• Obtain and verify vendor acknowledgements for accuracy; sign and date each acknowledgement and place in electronic job folder.
• Follow up on, expedite and track components to ensure production schedules are met.
• Inform Purchase Order Requestor and Project Scheduler of expected delivery dates.
• File all documents pertaining to procurement both in electronic and hard copy in correct locations.
• Attend Production meetings as required.
• Maintain effective communications with internal team members and vendors.
• Ensure all PO Receivers are issued to the Shipping and Receiving Department within 48 hours.
• Replenishes material, establishes delivery dates, and helps expedite materials to meet production schedules.
• Communicates any supply problems to key internal stakeholders.
• Works to meet customer requirements; 100% on time delivery.
• Manages inventory levels of materials required in our manufacture of crane systems, to meet company goals.
• Acts as a primary contact with direct materials suppliers.
• Aids procurement team in monitoring supplier performance, pricing, and their CI efforts toward increased efficiencies and cost reduction in accordance with our customer performance demands.
• Aids in Analyzing need for new suppliers and makes recommendations to Senior Buyer and Director.
• Aids the procurement team during the supplier selection and quoting process for new parts to ensure suppliers can meet program production and design requirements.
• Work with Senior Buyer for new vendor accounts and Terms.
• Actively participate in the continual improvement of the company, safety compliance and following the Company’s Core Values, Vision, Quality Policy, Goals and Objectives.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote good company morale.
• Works in a safe manner, following all safety policies and procedures while keeping in mind other’s safety as well.
• Reports any accidents and potentially unsafe conditions or unsafe acts immediately to appropriate supervisor.
• Other tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned by manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Action oriented, time management, Customer focus, Integrity & trust while setting priorities, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused with stressful situations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Purchasing, Engineering or Business-related field; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the use of office equipment including computers, scanners, Internet, email, and copiers.
• Proficient with MS 365 software, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes, preferred.

Language Skills:

Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, Word Processing software, and experience with ERP systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Can handle multiple assignments at once and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization. Highly organized.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Must be able to sit at a desk or stand for prolonged periods of time,
• In office and production area, must be able to traverse the production facility,
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a permanent, full-time position.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.