Purchasing Buyer

RBC Bearings; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Tectonics Bearings seeks a detail‑driven Buyer to review requisitions, select vendors, and manage orders in a manufacturing setting. You will develop specifications, resolve order issues, and prepare bid requests to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases.

Must have a high school diploma with 1 year related experience; AS 400 experience is a plus. Strong communication, math skills, and knowledge of purchasing practices are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year related experience.
• Desirable: previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AS 400 experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and select vendors based on price, quantity, quality and delivery.
• Develop specifications for supplies and equipment.
• Assist departments in creating requisitions and resolving order issues.
• Prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests, and review quotations.
• Resolve purchasing problems between department and vendor.
• Assist Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager with negotiations and/or more technical purchases as requested.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Numerical calculation

Problem solving

Purchasing knowledge

AS/400 experience

Software literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Tools

AS/400

Internet software

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts departments to clarify or complete information; determines method to process the requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing contracts and/or competitive bidding.
• Identifies and selects vendor to procure required supplies and/or materials, based on price, quantity, quality and delivery, and places the orders.
• Identifies requesting departments needs and develops specifications for supplies and/or equipment.
• Assists departments in creating requisitions, and orders, and solves problems with orders.
• Prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests, and reviews quotations.
• Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor.
• Assists Sr. Buyer or Purchasing Manager with negotiations and/or more technical purchases as requested.

Experience / Training / Education

• Required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent and 1 year related experience.
• Desirable: Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment. AS 400 experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of Internet Software, Inventory software, Order processing systems, Spreadsheet Software and word Processing Software. ASI/AS 400 experience a plus.
• Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Physical and Environmental Elements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works indoors within the office and manufacturing areas. The noise level is usually moderate.
• Requires the employee to sit and talk or hear, and to use hands to handle or reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range

• MIN: $31 to $35 per hour
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Industrial Tectonics Bearings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card” holders) or have refugee or asylee status.