What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at SPATCO Energy Solutions?
Job Description
Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We are here to provide the best energy solutions to our customers. We are built on service. From the ground up, our construction and installation teams build fueling and charging stations in the retail, commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our service and field teams not only perform routine and heavy maintenance but they also ensure environmental compliance is met in each state.
We are unique in that we provide everything a customer may need for their fueling & charging needs. In addition to construction and service, we also provide our customers with equipment, parts and expertise and the support to find the right solution to meet their needs. We are able to achieve this success due to our in-house, on the job training programs.
If you want to be part of a great team with endless possibilities for growth you’ve found your next career at SPATCO.
The Purchasing Agent, under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, is responsible for placing orders, expediting back orders for stock and nonstock equipment/parts. They are responsible for ordering stock and nonstock products. This includes processing requisitions, researching products, clarifying specifications, creating purchase orders, following up on back orders, selecting vendors, maintaining up-to-date product information files, assisting with setting authorization levels for central warehouse, branches, and trucks inventory.
Job Duties
Pay Type Salary
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Posted Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
SPATCO Energy Solutions has been an industry leader in providing energy solutions since 1935. We are here to provide the best energy solutions to our customers. We are built on service. From the ground up, our construction and installation teams build fueling and charging stations in the retail, commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our service and field teams not only perform routine and heavy maintenance but they also ensure environmental compliance is met in each state.
We are unique in that we provide everything a customer may need for their fueling & charging needs. In addition to construction and service, we also provide our customers with equipment, parts and expertise and the support to find the right solution to meet their needs. We are able to achieve this success due to our in-house, on the job training programs.
If you want to be part of a great team with endless possibilities for growth you’ve found your next career at SPATCO.
The Purchasing Agent, under supervision of the Purchasing Manager, is responsible for placing orders, expediting back orders for stock and nonstock equipment/parts. They are responsible for ordering stock and nonstock products. This includes processing requisitions, researching products, clarifying specifications, creating purchase orders, following up on back orders, selecting vendors, maintaining up-to-date product information files, assisting with setting authorization levels for central warehouse, branches, and trucks inventory.
Job Duties
- In this position you will research products and analyze alternative product lines to increase profitability while maintaining quality and submit alternative recommendations to the Purchasing Manager.
- You will also be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager with the auditing and processing of physical inventories for branches.
- You will work under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and will operate standard office equipment.
- You will normally be the Purchasing Department, although he or she will periodically be in other departments such as the central warehouse to assist with vendor issues or discrepancies.
- Processes requisitions for supplies, researches products, clarifies specifications, and documents competitive bidding, create/document purchase orders.
- Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery of orders, and makes special arrangements for delivery; communicates to the department the expected delivery date and maintain/update all existing orders with any revisions necessary.
- Researches and selects vendors in given circumstances, evaluates vendor performance, utilizes different vendor sources to fill orders as directed.
- Maintains an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information. Notifies and distributes pricing updates to sales force.
- Searches out alternate vendors or supplies during periods of shortages or stock outs.
- Setup and Maintain parts, parts descriptions and pricing in SAP.
- Two years' experience as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required
- Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing
- Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and all personnel by telephone, in person, or through written communication; assimilate information and make decisions
- Ability to work under time constraints in a detailed, organized manner
- Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook required
- SAP experience is a plus
Pay Type Salary
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