Entry-Level Buyer: Materials & Supplier Negotiations

Kolpak; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-the-job training and skills develop

Basic Life Insurance

Leave Program

Employee Events

Job summary

Kolpak LLC in Parsons, TN, is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing of materials, supplies, and services. Under supervision, you will qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices to secure favorable terms for direct and indirect operations.

You will coordinate with the Materials Manager and internal customers, track orders, monitor quality, and ensure timely delivery while expanding cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with up to two years’ experience in Supply Chain or General Business.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, minimum four years’ experience in supply chain or general business.
• Microsoft Office experience is required; Microsoft Excel and Oracle experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Negotiates prices and delivery conditions; commits to purchases within established authority.
• Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; communicates status of orders with internal customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Kolpak LLC in Parsons, TN, is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing of materials, supplies, and services. Under supervision, you will qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices to secure favorable terms for direct and indirect operations.

You will coordinate with the Materials Manager and internal customers, track orders, monitor quality, and ensure timely delivery while expanding cost-saving opportunities.