Buyer 1

Rosenbauer Aerials • Fremont, NE

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Buyer I will purchase materials – both indirect and direct, services, or equipment. As a Buyer I, you are responsible for purchasing indirect/direct materials and services at lowest cost consistent with required quality, quantity, and availability. This position will actively work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and quality to support the organization and the goal of building the best-in-class fire apparatus .

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Discipline or a High School Diploma/GED with 1-3 years of relevant purchasing and planning experience is required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Able to work efficiently with Sage to complete job tasks.
• Ability to perform simple tasks, such as typing a letter and using basic commands such as setting tabs, opening, and closing files, simple formulas.
• Prior experience with a computer terminal and/or PC.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Responsibilities are frequently guided and reviewed by a supervisor.
• Ability to follow a standard set of instructions that describe the proper procedures for handling problems that may occur.
• Supervisor or other personnel would handle any problems not covered by these instructions.
• Analytical and highly motivated individual with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in your ability to manage multiple and diverse projects, including analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, problem solving, decision making, and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including tack and diplomacy, which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, and development of relationships with internal and external contacts.
• You bring with you a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• You recognize the importance and adherence to all safety policies to promote a safe working environment, for everyone at the organization.
• Entry-Level to Intermediate experience and working knowledge of relevant computer software, i.e. MS Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general understanding of ERP systems.
• Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Understand the need to support the organization to work effectively by adhering to the attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management is preferred.
• Experience and general understanding of material resource planning (MRP) and accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes messages from MRP systems and initiate new purchases, as well as reschedule and cancel existing orders to support production schedule changes and inventory initiatives.
• Interacts and communicates with suppliers the product specifications, purchase order details, and delivery requirements to support the business need.
• Reviews and resolves receiving and invoicing discrepancies, as required by receiving or accounts payable, to ensure accurate inventory and timely supplier payments.
• Reviews and resolves problems relating to delivery, quality and pricing are promptly communicated to the Supplier in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper supplier order confirmation in the ERP system.
• Monitors planned delivery dates versus build schedule demand and notify production support of any upcoming or pending delays that could impact the scheduled build plan.
• Participates in daily Production Meetings to review and update operations to support effective communication between Supply Chain and Operations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company and our members.

Benefits

• Vacation accrual starts the day you do!
• 10 Paid Holidays!
• Health, dental, vision and $20,000 company paid life insurance!
• Short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness and hospital insurance options available!
• 401(k) and profit sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree