Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Associate
National Bus Sales | Tulsa, Oklahoma

Join a Winning Team That Keeps America Moving
Are you a relationship builder who loves negotiating great deals and finding opportunities others miss? Do you enjoy talking with people, solving problems, and helping drive business growth?

National Bus Sales is looking for a motivated Purchasing Associate to join our growing team. This is more than a purchasing role—it's an opportunity to build relationships across the country, identify inventory opportunities, negotiate purchases, and directly impact the success of one of the nation's leading bus dealerships.

If you're competitive, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

· Build and maintain strong relationships with bus dealers, schools, municipalities, and commercial customers across the country.

· Make outbound calls to existing and prospective inventory sources.

· Identify purchasing opportunities and negotiate competitive pricing.

· Source buses through dealerships, auctions, schools, businesses, and private sellers.

· Attend weekly online auctions and evaluate purchasing opportunities.

· Manage and maintain inventory information for the sales team and company website.

· Keep the Sales Team informed of available inventory and upcoming purchasing opportunities.

· Work leads within DealerSocket CRM.

· Coordinate purchased inventory with the Transportation Department for pickup and delivery.

· Maintain accurate dealer records and purchasing information.

· Assist the Purchasing Director with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

· A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships

· An excellent negotiator with strong business instincts

· Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities

· Self-motivated with strong follow-through

· Comfortable making outbound calls and developing new business relationships

· Detail-oriented and accurate

· A team player who enjoys helping others succeed

Qualifications

· Previous sales, purchasing, procurement, or business development experience preferred

· Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

· CRM experience (DealerSocket or similar) is a plus

· Strong time management and organizational skills

Why National Bus Sales?

· Family-owned company with a supportive culture

· Monday–Friday schedule with work-life balance

· Competitive salary

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Company-paid Life Insurance

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

· Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

· Stable company with over 35 years of success

At National Bus Sales, you're not just another employee—you become part of a team that values integrity, hard work, innovation, and helping each other succeed.

Apply today and help keep America moving—one bus at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person