What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Amatrol?
Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career in the world of supply chain as a buyer? Amatrol may be looking for you. We purchase all kinds of things, which makes the Buyer's job pretty interesting - ranging from fasteners to HVAC items to complex automation components. Like to learn new things? Check us out.
Work You'll Do
Please contact Human Resources if you need any accommodations during the job application process due to a disability. Amatrol, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our highly interactive eLearning, hands-on simulators, and more train tomorrow’s global workforce for many diverse industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, packaging, etc. Colleges, universities, high schools, and businesses use our made-in-the-USA products to teach individuals technical and workplace skills ranging from entry level basic technical skills to advanced technology troubleshooting for both degree and certification preparation.
Work You'll Do
- Maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials and services required to support Amatrol’s manufacturing and overall business needs. The short version is buying lots of interesting stuff and working with vendors to get it on site when needed.
- Research the market to find suppliers for new components who bring the best value - quality, timeliness, price.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify issues, working to resolve shortages and discrepant materials in a timely manner. Sometimes that means working with Amatrol’s manufacturing and engineering to develop creative solutions to supply chain issues.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business - equivalent experience accepted.
- Solid computer skills with both Excel and use of an MRP or accounting program.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- 1 year of purchasing experience or other analytically based experience.
- APICS supply chain certification.
- Knowledge of commercial purchasing processes, production planning, or inventory control.
- We’re committed to you being happy inside and outside of work. We offer paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and everyone works a day shift, so you can rest and spend time with your family and hobbies.
- We like to have fun! We have employee lunches, ice cream days, treat cart days, a Christmas luncheon, and other events that allow us to enjoy life and bond as a team.
- You will be part of something special. Amatrol has been a long-standing, family-owned business since 1981. We design and build training systems that help people learn the skills needed to get better jobs.
- You will be part of a team - not just a number in a big company.
Please contact Human Resources if you need any accommodations during the job application process due to a disability. Amatrol, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This position is not eligible for placement by outside recruitment or staffing agencies.
Our highly interactive eLearning, hands-on simulators, and more train tomorrow’s global workforce for many diverse industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, packaging, etc. Colleges, universities, high schools, and businesses use our made-in-the-USA products to teach individuals technical and workplace skills ranging from entry level basic technical skills to advanced technology troubleshooting for both degree and certification preparation.
Salary : $48,000 - $56,000
