Buyer, Procurement at Fast Partitions

Gallatin, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems, Supplier Performance Tracking, Freight Arrangement

Industry

Fabricated Metal Products

Description

BUYER, PROCUREMENT JOB SUMMARY: Purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery to ensure continuity of supply. All team members must exhibit company’s core values: Good Character, Fun, Above and Beyond, Genuinely Cares, Passionate About Winning. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. * Create and schedule purchase orders to ensure materials are available when needed * Communicate delivery schedule with receiving, scheduling, and all other relevant production teams. * Arrange freight for purchase and transfer orders. * Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues. * Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous business improvement. * Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations. * Flag any supply issues or opportunities to improve cost, quality, or timing. * Ensure a professional and consistent approach is taken in all business interactions. * Ensure adherence to company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures under the supervision of the purchasing manager throughout all purchasing activities. * Track supplier performance (price, quality, delivery) and share insights. * Prepare reports and updates as and when required. * Maintains inventory on hand within location budgets. * Execute purchasing strategies and report progress to department manager. * Additional duties as assigned by management. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: * Keen attention to detail and accuracy. * Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities. * Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills. * Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff and stakeholders. * Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and achieve set targets. REQUIREMENTS: * 3 years purchasing experience, in a manufacturing environment OR significant hands-on experience working with door and frame materials (e.g., shop, production, or warehouse roles) in lieu of purchasing experience. * Computer literate, with Excel skills/abilities. Advanced Excel skills a plus. * Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure operational continuity while meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets. Manage purchase orders, coordinate with production teams, and resolve supplier issues to optimize the supply chain.