Junior Buyer — Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Apogee Architectural Metals; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Wellness Program

Training & Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Buyer I to support multi-site manufacturing by procuring materials, supplies, and services. You will work with engineers, estimators, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders in ERP, coordinating with vendors, and aligning with supplier requirements across Epicor and JDE MRP systems. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain.
• Negotiation skills: ability to negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Analytical skills: capable of analyzing purchasing data and trends to support decision-making and identify cost-savings opportunities.
• Strong organizational: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Communication skills: effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail oriented: high degree of accuracy in processing orders and managing supplier relationships.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Strong customer service orientation with collaborative approach to working with internal departments, such as production, engineering, and finance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.
• APICS or other supply chain certification is advantageous but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders within an ERP system.
• Utilize configuration software in conjunction with engineering requirements to build job-specific items/orders on a per project basis.
• Assure that the purchase orders are delivered on schedule by monitoring open order reports, working with the vendors to confirm ship dates, and updating the internal system to assure its accuracy.
• Accountable for acknowledging daily purchase order confirmations from our vendor partners and proactively sharing any discrepancies with the appropriate teams in Epicor and JDE MRP software programs.
• Support all levels of the organization as it relates to their involvement in the procurement of goods through the supply chain.
• Maintain integrity in supplier interaction.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Adhere to established Policies, Critical Business practices (CBPs), Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to established safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all associates.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Lean principles

ERP data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Supply Chain Management

Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Buyer I to support multi-site manufacturing by procuring materials, supplies, and services. You will work with engineers, estimators, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders in ERP, coordinating with vendors, and aligning with supplier requirements across Epicor and JDE MRP systems. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.