Strategic Materials Buyer & Logistics Planner

Arcosa; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a non-plate Buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. The Buyer will perform procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution, while creating integrated processes among operations, purchasing and logistics.

What you'll do: coordinate inbound movement of hardware and materials, compile data on orders and forecasts, negotiate terms with suppliers, prepare

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Procurement experience

Manufacturing experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is seeking a non-plate Buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. The Buyer will perform procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution, while creating integrated processes among operations, purchasing and logistics.

What you'll do: coordinate inbound movement of hardware and materials, compile data on orders and forecasts, negotiate terms with suppliers, prepare