Junior Buyer: Materials & Sourcing

Safe Fleet; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Safe Fleet is seeking a Buyer I to support procurement for production and business operations. You will collaborate with suppliers, production planning, inventory management, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are available on time, at the best value, and in line with quality standards.

The role develops foundational purchasing skills, assists with supplier management, order execution, and supply chain performance within a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of purchasing or related experience.
• Overall knowledge of purchasing functions.
• Ability to communicate with outside sources for information related to purchasing.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and represent the company's needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery as required by production schedule.
• Solicit and analyze quotations for new and/or existing items. Recommend substitutes where a savings in cost will result.
• Interview suppliers regarding materials, terms, and lead-time to negotiate best purchase for the company.
• Assist all departments to obtain proper specs., quotations, deliver and cost as required.
• Contact all suppliers regarding quality issues and resolves reject issues in the company's best interest.
• Maintain an appropriate file of catalogs, price lists, quotations and other correspondence.
• Responsible for all MRO plant supply purchases.
• Reviews purchase order suggestion report, and place orders accordingly.
• Check for requisitions through Syteline and place orders accordingly.
• Communicate pick-ups and deliveries as needed to the R M truck driver.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply chain

Vendor communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Safe Fleet is seeking a Buyer I to support procurement for production and business operations. You will collaborate with suppliers, production planning, inventory management, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are available on time, at the best value, and in line with quality standards.

The role develops foundational purchasing skills, assists with supplier management, order execution, and supply chain performance within a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company.