Buyer Ii

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance, and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.

The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous. Help guide the department in developing best practices to ensure that Purchase orders are done timely, accurately and hold vendors accountable for confirmations and lead times.

$24 - $26 hourly

• Research, select, and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on the status of orders.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with the inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with purchasing software.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., a leader in designing and producing medium voltage pole- and pad-mounted equipment for the American utility and adjacent industries, provides customers with complete, fully customized power distribution solutions built to the highest quality standards.

At Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., we see our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) structure as a competitive advantage. Each of our employees is a business 'owner' with a vested interest in our success. We're also proud of our status as an MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) / DBE (Disadvantaged Business suppliers who comply with these requirements.

We are building a world-class company at Scott Manufacturing Solutions, Inc., and the way we do that is by living our core values, supporting our company's vision, and working together towards one common goal to be always at our best through continuous and never-ending improvements.