Buyer

We're a 100% employee-owned company and looking to add an experienced Buyer to our team. Someone who values accuracy, builds strong vendor relationships, and is committed to keeping our operations running smoothly for our customers. Does this sound like you?

As a Buyer your impact is two-fold:

For the customer, your goal is to ensure the right materials and supplies are sourced and delivered on time and at the right price, so our teams can fulfill orders and maintain stock levels without disruption.

For the team, your goal is to keep purchasing data clean and processes sharp. You'll collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and proactively identify improvements in our supply chain, inventory, and systems.

Pay & Benefits Package: John Henry Foster is dedicated to ensuring our employee-owners achieve their career goals. We're committed to the success of our team members and have a culture that emphasizes and fosters opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

This is a long-term, career-growth oriented position, and as such, the compensation package we're offering is competitive and includes opportunities for you to quickly maximize your earning potential through training, experience, our ESOP, bonuses, and professional development programs.

Our team members do a lot for us, which is why we give so much back in return. We have an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, and FSA plans to choose from.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company contribution/match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Source and place purchase orders with vendors, ensuring acceptable delivery timelines and pricing aligned with production and sales order requirements.
• Expedite deliveries as needed; reconcile invoices with receipts, and process acknowledgments, change orders, and direct ship orders.
• Maintain complete and accurate vendor profiles including product specs, pricing, lead times, and discount structures in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with suppliers on stock, delivery, quality, and other opportunities or concerns.
• Assess inventory and replenishment settings to identify and correct anomalies; coordinate with the team to reduce obsolete and excessive inventory.
• Participate in SKU master data management for accuracy in descriptions, pricing, and vendor item numbers.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team to suggest and implement improvements in policy, process, systems, and supply base.
• Manage nonconforming product disposition in accordance with documented procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of related purchasing or supply chain experience preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and apply sound judgment.
• Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CPIM, CSCP, or CPM certification a plus.