Buyer

Established in 1950, SMC understands that every business faces unique challenges. That's why we collaborate closely with our customers to identify specific needs and develop tailored solutions that go beyond simply providing products.

From cutting-edge hardware and software to expert installation, comprehensive training, and ongoing support, we provide everything you need for seamless implementation and sustained success.

About the Role

SMC is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven individual to join our Procurement group as a buyer for Springfield, Mo location. This position requires a detail-oriented individual to learn our business processes and establish daily, weekly, monthly purchase orders with our vendors to stock at our various locations. This person will work within a collaborative, team environment and will play a significant part in the ongoing growth of the company.

This position is based in-office at our Springfield MO location.

Responsibilities of the Buyer

• Process and Place Purchase orders utilizing our business system and best practices on purchasing levels.
• Work with all branch managers and manage ordering controls as needed.
• Monitor nonstock orders and evaluate for stock conversions.
• Maintain ordering controls.
• Maximize inventory turns within financial limitations of each branch inventories.
• Attend daily team meetings to support each other at separate locations.
• Stock rotations
• Process Rush orders when necessary
• Answer phone calls on general Purchasing extension
• Follow-up on all PO"s and backorders, update PO dates in system, and expedite when needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills – Can establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good attention to detail for accurate purchase orders
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with all team members, branch managers, inside sales, product specialists, and product vice presidents.
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to take on tasks as directed by
• Willing to offer suggestions/new ideas to improve work progress
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability – analyze information and find the best possible solution.
• Previous buying experience is preferred

How to Apply

Please submit your resume if this sounds like the position for you.

• SMC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
• As part of the hiring process, SMC will provide new employees with a copy of the company’s written Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy Statement. According to the company policy, it is SMC’s right to require employees to submit to a test for the presence of drugs in their system prior to employment and at any time during employment, to the extent permitted by law. SMC is a Drug-Free Workplace and a positive result for the drugs tested may be grounds for termination from employment. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory drug testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27