Buyer

Job Description

Buyer
5610 4th St Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
IA033 In Plant Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 4:30pm

OVERVIEW:
Working as Full-time Buyer, you will work with a specific customer in the Cedar Rapids area and will report to the General Manager for the On-Site branch. You will be part of a group that has assumed the sourcing and/or procurement responsibilities for a customer, overseeing all facets of the sourcing and/or procurement process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Supporting the customer's procurement process by receiving, placing, and following up with orders
o Responding to customer requests while demonstrating efficiency
o Developing and maintaining relationships with the Customer, Sales Team, Product Development Department, Suppliers, and Supply Chain Department
o Communicating with the customer, vendors, and sales team on a regular basis by phone, e-mail, or in person
o Learning specific product categories through Fastenal School of Business courses and hands-on and classroom training with key suppliers

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o 18 years of age or older
o Possess or are working towards a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations OR have buying or purchasing work experience
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Knowledge of Electrical Controls and/or MRO products
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
o Pass a sex offender registry check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location

PREFERRRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Prior sourcing work experience

ABOUT US:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.