Buyer I

**About the Company**

**Requirements**:
**Job Summary**: Responsible for purchasing activities required to procure materials and supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner to support the manufacturing facility.

**Essential Job Duties**:

- Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
- Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Maintaining records of all purchasing-related transactions.
- Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries to support production schedules.
- Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
- Work with Accounts Payable Department on resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Monitor market trends and conditions for products used by ASC.
- Perform other related duties as directed by Purchasing and Procurement Manager.

**Benefits & Compensation**:

- Starting pay rate $27.00 per hour.
- Health benefits, 401k and Paid Holidays.

**All job offers are contingent upon post-hire requirements: successful background check, drug screen/physical, and completion of required paperwork.**

**Required Skills**:

- Minimum of AS Degree in Business or related field.
- MRP experience a plus. Knowledge of Infor Manufacturing systems a plus.
- At least two years of clerical experience preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required.

**ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.