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American Products | Strafford, MO
American Products is seeking a Buyer to support our manufacturing operations through effective sourcing and purchasing of materials and services. This role partners closely with operations and suppliers to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
What You’ll Do
American Products is seeking a Buyer to support our manufacturing operations through effective sourcing and purchasing of materials and services. This role partners closely with operations and suppliers to ensure quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Create and manage purchase orders to support production needs
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers
- Analyze pricing, proposals, and supplier data to ensure competitive costs
- Track purchases, inventory levels, deliveries, and supplier performance
- Support cost saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards
- Collaborate with production, operations, and finance teams
- Resolve vendor-related delivery, quality, or service issues
- High School Diploma required
- 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing
- Experience buying raw materials or production supplies preferred
- 2 years of ERP experience (Syteline a plus)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
- Minimal travel required
- Safety-sensitive position
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Steel-toe boots and safety glasses required in applicable areas
- No direct reports