What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser/Buyer position at Executive Coach Builders?
Parts Department Supervisor – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Springfield, MO
Company: Executive Coach Builders
Company Overview
For over 40 years, Executive Coach Builders has been the premier manufacturer of luxury limousines and buses. Our skilled and dedicated team takes pride in building some of the finest custom vehicles in the world. With more than 200 years of combined management experience, we are committed to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.
Position Summary
Executive Coach Builders is seeking an experienced Purchasing Buyer with a strong automotive manufacturing background to support our custom vehicle production operations. This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating materials and components required to keep production on schedule while maintaining quality and cost control.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase automotive parts, materials, and services to support vehicle production
- Coordinate closely with production, engineering, and inventory teams
- Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, and performance
- Issue and track purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
- Resolve supplier issues related to shortages, quality concerns, or delays
- Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within ERP/MRP systems
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers
- Ensure all purchased components meet Executive Coach Builders’ quality standards
Qualifications
- 3 years of purchasing or buyer experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of automotive parts, materials, and production workflows
- Experience negotiating pricing and managing vendor lead times
- Ability to read part numbers, BOMs, and basic technical drawings
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
- Custom vehicle, coach, bus, or specialty automotive manufacturing
- Experience purchasing steel, aluminum, electrical, mechanical, and interior components
- Inventory control or production planning experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
How to Apply
Apply in person or submit your resume to hr@ecblimo.com
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Management : 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Springfield, MO 65803 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,620 - $65,766