Buyer

Company Description:

Tarsco Bolted Tank is a leading tank manufacturing and construction company specializing in bolted tanks. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and services to our clients while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Buyer. The Buyer plays a key role in the purchasing department by completing order processing, conducting cost analysis, participating in simple negotiations and managing vendor communications. The role ensures accurate and timely processing of purchase orders while maintaining organized records.

This is an in office position located at 5897 State Highway 59 in Goodman, MO. The work schedule is Monday-Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assists with order processing, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

· Assists in cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and trends.

· Initiates and participates in simple negotiations with vendors for pricing and delivery schedules under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager.

· Communicate with vendors to confirm orders and delivery schedules as well as following up on delayed orders and assisting in resolving discrepancies.

· Coordinates with departments on ordering needs

· Assists in resolving vendor and order issues

· Assists in monitoring reorder points, safety stock and lead times.

· Conducts material research under guidance of purchasing manager

· Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to purchasing activities.

· Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies and Skills:

· Detail-oriented.

· Excellent time management.

· Reading comprehension.

· Strong ability to focus.

· Strong analytical skills.

· Quick learner – not afraid to ask questions.

· Excellent organization.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines.

· Ability to successfully work independently and on a team

· Quickly and accurately identify critical issues, problem solve/investigate, assess a course of action and resolution to ensure positive outcome and process improvement

Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· 2+ years in a purchasing related field

· Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

· Advanced Excel skills are strongly preferred, including proficiency in advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis

· Tank industry-related experience is a plus, experience with steel purchasing and other specialized categories is preferred

· Previous ERP or purchasing software experience with NetSuite experience preferred

Tarsco Bolted Tank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person