Non- Plate Buyer

Arcosa Brand; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a non-plates buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. The Buyer will handle procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, and vendor selection to ensure material availability and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with operations, purchasing and logistics, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and manage inbound movement of hardware and structural components to meet production

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound movement of materials to meet production schedules.
• Analyze order volumes, schedules and forecasts to estimate material needs.
• Negotiate terms and discounts with suppliers and issue purchase orders.
• Plan inbound logistics and documentation for import/export as needed.
• Coordinate material requirements with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Liaise with team members and external parties as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa Subsidiary, is searching for a non-plate buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. In this role, the Buyer will perform supply chain and logistics functions for the plants listed, which may include, but are not limited to, material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. The Buyer will also be responsible for creating integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing, and logistics and outside suppliers.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What you\'ll do:

• Coordinate incoming movement of hardware, fasteners, structural components, and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules
• Compile data on order volume, production schedules, and forecasts and apply statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements
• Negotiate favorable terms and volume discounts with approved suppliers; prepare and process purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines
• Plan, schedule, and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers, with emphasis on import/export logistics and documentation
• Determine material requirements and coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering
• Coordinate information and activities with other team members
• May coordinate or exchange information with third parties, vendors, or customers

What You\'ll Need:

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience in purchasing steel is preferred but not required

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