Assistant Buyer

Lee's Summit, MO
Full Time
Enerfab Midwest
Mid Level
Title: Assistant Buyer
Location:  Lee's Summit, MO

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Summary of Duties:

The Assistant Buyer’s role is to purchase materials, tools, equipment, services, and operating supplies that meet construction project requirements and company quality standards at the lowest total cost of ownership. Work with Field Superintendents, Tool Warehouse Specialists, Project Managers, suppliers, and others to provide the required materials, tools, equipment, and services in a timely manner. Document purchasing activity to ensure that accurate records are available.  This is a 100% on-site role in Lee's Summit, MO.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Work with field superintendents and project management to purchase required materials, tools and equipment, supplies, and services for construction projects and business operations.
  • Process material, tool and equipment requisitions and jobsite general conditions requests and place accurate, complete orders.
  • Order rental equipment for jobsites as directed by field superintendents and project management. Coordinate transfer of company equipment between jobsites with Tool Warehouse Specialist & carriers.
  • Purchase general conditions for jobsites including jobsite offices, furniture, trash service, portable restrooms, ice, water, storage containers, and other services as needed. Place blanket purchase orders for industrial gases and gas cylinder rentals.
  • Create, place, and track purchase orders from initiation through invoicing. Work with AP staff to resolve invoicing issues. Keep organized and accurate records of purchasing activity.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, project managers, field superintendents, and co-workers.
  • Research potential new suppliers and make recommendations for competitive sourcing.
  • Deploy to field locations when required to provide purchasing support for large projects.
  • Provide support for maintenance and records related to company tools, equipment, and vehicle fleet.
  • Prepare paperwork and packaging and loading of outgoing small package and LTL shipments. Perform small package and LTL truck unloading and notification of receipt of incoming shipments.
  • Provide primary or backup assistance and cross train on various building maintenance functions and office operational supplies purchasing.
  • Participate in department meetings.
  • Other assigned duties.
Education and Skills Required:  
  • Minimum associates or bachelor's degree, equivalent technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Two to five years of procurement experience required
  • One year purchasing experience in the construction industry preferred
  • Specific experience purchasing materials, tools, equipment, and services related to the mechanical construction industry
  • Competencies to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position
  • Ability to purchase a variety of materials, services, supplies, and equipment with varying levels of technical complexity
  • Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, be a self-starter with a sense of urgency and timeliness
  • Proficiency with MS Office, SAP, and Company propriety software; the ability to perform effective job-related internet research; and the ability to interface with the IT Department
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Knowledge of industry terminology with a strong attention to detail

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds and may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job.  Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Enerfab is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

 
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