What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Quanex?
Quanex is looking for a Buyer to join our team located in Richmond, Indiana.
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing all goods and services with approved vendors for the organization, evaluating suppliers to ensure service and costs are competitive, conducting internal audits to ensure all SOX policies and procedures are followed, and maintaining documents to support these policies and procedures.
We Offer You!
About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing all goods and services with approved vendors for the organization, evaluating suppliers to ensure service and costs are competitive, conducting internal audits to ensure all SOX policies and procedures are followed, and maintaining documents to support these policies and procedures.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition support for a degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
- Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training.
- Knowledgeable and motivated team members
- Responsible for purchasing and managing the tracking of all goods and services from established vendors by generating requisitions for all departments
- Updates purchase orders in the system with any changes to maintain the integrity of our ERP
- Reviews and provides recommendations on the approval of vendors regarding the best costs, terms, and services
- Meets with vendors to maintain relationships and ensure the best possible service to Quanex
- Conducts searches and analyzes market conditions, price trends, and future markets for products and/or materials
- Researches issues and resolves delivery and invoice problems
- Follows and maintains all SOX policies, records, and procedures and provides guidance to managers related to Purchasing policies and procedures
- Associate's degree in business or a similar field is preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing, purchasing or related experience
- Computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools and applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
Salary : $54,000 - $66,000