Senior Electrical Buyer & Expeditor

American Power Innovations; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

American Power Innovations is seeking a qualified Buyer/Expeditor to locate, purchase and expedite materials in support of the manufacturing schedule. The role requires strong problem-solving, supplier relationship building, and timely delivery management to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience in manufacturing, knowledge of procurement procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Company paid health insurance and 401K are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels.
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
• Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
• Ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
• Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records
• Maintains records of goods that have been ordered and corresponding shipping dates.
• Confirm shipping dates with vendors.
• Monitors shipping notices to avoid potential problems with deliveries.
• Reports on major shipping problems.
• Assign tracers to shipments to identify delays once order is in transit.
• Maintain business relationships with suppliers
• Inspect shipments to confirm that products received meet specifications.
• to ensure their assistance if an unexpected event requires expedited shipping of an order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Purchasing procedures

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Power Innovations is seeking a qualified Buyer/Expeditor to locate, purchase and expedite materials in support of the manufacturing schedule. The role requires strong problem-solving, supplier relationship building, and timely delivery management to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has purchasing experience in manufacturing, knowledge of procurement procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Company paid health insurance and 401K are among the benefits.