Buyer

Description

Job Title: Buyer

Location: North Platte, NE

Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as a Buyer. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Sustainable Beef's operations by guiding purchasing and warehouse functions. Duties include reviewing data, transaction entry, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, supplies, services and equipment as directed, consistent with company policy
• Record purchase orders in ERP
• Maintain control of purchase orders from creation to close
• Maintain control of inventory item list
• Evaluate and create new vendors within company policy
• Process returns and credits
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Understand purchase contracts and purchase accordingly
• Investigate invoice discrepancies as needed
• Manage reorder reporting, vendor price lists, and usage reporting in ERP
• Maintain control of Receipts and Invoices and monitor uninvoiced receipts
• Support Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Supervisor in maintaining warehouse operations
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Participate in all required training programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Inventory/warehousing experience in the cattle industry is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Excel, Word and ERP systems (Business Central experience is a plus)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team and across multiple departments
• Ability to work an 8:00 AM to 5:00 schedule daily, with extended hours as needed to ensure timely cattle payment
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations effectively
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and follow-up skills to ensure task completion
• Strong desire to set goals, meet deadlines, and efficiently manage tasks with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor

Benefits:

• Competitive wage based on a pay scale
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K with matching
• Opportunities for advancement within the company

Compensation Transparency

Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement

Sustainable Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We are committed to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information, please review the "EEO is the Law" poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

Additional Compliance Statement

Sustainable Beef reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Compensation for this position is based on experience, skills, and qualifications and will be discussed during the hiring process.