Buyer/Purchaser

Q.E.P. Co.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Q.E.P. Co. in Dalton, Georgia, is seeking a hands-on Buyer who will engage deeply with manufacturing operations to ensure timely purchasing decisions, balancing price, quality, and delivery.

You will source new and existing products and drive supply chain improvements through research of best practices. The role requires experience in purchasing and sourcing, vendor management, and strong communication within a team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing and sourcing experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to track indexes related to raw material purchases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet, email, and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a business-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, but also capable of taking direction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and supports team goals.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; evaluate bids and award contracts.
• Research opportunities and reduce costs where possible.
• Negotiate and implement supply agreements.
• Evaluate suppliers and hold them accountable for performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers and drive value.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the company.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

QEP is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of best-in-class flooring installation solutions and tools for commercial and home improvement projects worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Buyer, based in Dalton, Georgia!

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Purchasing, the Buyer position is hands on and requires the willingness to become highly involved in manufacturing operations to ensure purchasing timelines are met; taking into account price, quality, and delivery. This individual will also have responsibility in sourcing new and existing products and will look at improving supply chain through researching logistical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Write and distribute complex and technic bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, proposals, and award the contracts.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Negotiate and implement supply agreements.
• Evaluate suppliers and hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Ensure professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Effective and professional communication with co-workers at all levels within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing and sourcing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment (4+ years)
• Ability to track various indexes associated to raw material purchases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, email applications, and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a time sensitive environment.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a business oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, but also capable of taking direction successfully.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives by supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Puts success of team above own interests by giving and welcoming feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit by putting the success of team above own interests.

Why QEP?

• QEP offers a highly competitive total compensation package with meaningful benefits programs for our employees and their families geared toward wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings.

Our global presence is built on teamwork. Let’s start building the future together!