What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer III Hybrid position at TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC)?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: If you are looking to be part of a company focused on
making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of
talented individuals today! \*Please note - The pay rate will be based
on experience. What TAPCO has to offer you Bonus Plan 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Personal Time Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with
no waiting period 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day
one) Company-Funded Short-Term Disability Health, Vision, and Dental
insurance Quarterly Company Events and Lunches Have a say in TAPCO
Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee What you will
accomplish as a Buyer III at TAPCO: The Buyer III is an advanced
purchasing role responsible for independently managing complex
suppliers, commodities, purchasing processes, and higher-impact
procurement activities within established procurement procedures,
Approval Requirements, And Company Policies. This Position Supports
business continuity by leading complex purchasing execution, supplier
follow-up, delivery recovery, inventory support, ERP data accuracy, and
cross-functional issue resolution with limited supervision. This role is
intended as an advanced execution and business process ownership level
within the buying career track. The primary focus is managing
higher-complexity supplier and purchasing activity, leading
cross-functional coordination, resolving escalated issues, supporting
process improvement, and coaching Buyer I and Buyer II team members as
needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create, release, and
manage purchase orders for complex assigned suppliers, items,
commodities, programs, or business processesin accordance
withestablished procurement procedures, approval requirements, and
Company Policies. Reviewpurchasingsignals, Demand Requirements, Planning
worksheets, forecasts, inventory positions, supplier capacity, and
customer commitments to determineappropriate purchasingactions within
assigned scope. Lead follow-up on supplier acknowledgements, promised
delivery dates, open order status, shipment timing, receipt activity,
and high-prioritypurchasingexceptions. Independently resolve complex
late, missing, inconsistent, or incomplete supplier responses and
escalate significant risks to Buyer IV , the Procurement Manager, or
other designated leaders asappropriate. Support continuity of supply by
proactively managing supplier commitments, inventory constraints,
shortage risk, customer impact, and recovery actions. Serve as the
primarysuppliercontact for assigned complex suppliers, commodities,
processes, or purchasing responsibilities. Communicate professionally
and consistently with suppliersregardingorder status, delivery
commitments, documentation requirements, pricing questions, recovery
actions, and escalated issue resolution. Providetimelyand clear\... For
full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/436A0DBC9A3446B2
making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of
talented individuals today! \*Please note - The pay rate will be based
on experience. What TAPCO has to offer you Bonus Plan 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Personal Time Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with
no waiting period 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day
one) Company-Funded Short-Term Disability Health, Vision, and Dental
insurance Quarterly Company Events and Lunches Have a say in TAPCO
Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee What you will
accomplish as a Buyer III at TAPCO: The Buyer III is an advanced
purchasing role responsible for independently managing complex
suppliers, commodities, purchasing processes, and higher-impact
procurement activities within established procurement procedures,
Approval Requirements, And Company Policies. This Position Supports
business continuity by leading complex purchasing execution, supplier
follow-up, delivery recovery, inventory support, ERP data accuracy, and
cross-functional issue resolution with limited supervision. This role is
intended as an advanced execution and business process ownership level
within the buying career track. The primary focus is managing
higher-complexity supplier and purchasing activity, leading
cross-functional coordination, resolving escalated issues, supporting
process improvement, and coaching Buyer I and Buyer II team members as
needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create, release, and
manage purchase orders for complex assigned suppliers, items,
commodities, programs, or business processesin accordance
withestablished procurement procedures, approval requirements, and
Company Policies. Reviewpurchasingsignals, Demand Requirements, Planning
worksheets, forecasts, inventory positions, supplier capacity, and
customer commitments to determineappropriate purchasingactions within
assigned scope. Lead follow-up on supplier acknowledgements, promised
delivery dates, open order status, shipment timing, receipt activity,
and high-prioritypurchasingexceptions. Independently resolve complex
late, missing, inconsistent, or incomplete supplier responses and
escalate significant risks to Buyer IV , the Procurement Manager, or
other designated leaders asappropriate. Support continuity of supply by
proactively managing supplier commitments, inventory constraints,
shortage risk, customer impact, and recovery actions. Serve as the
primarysuppliercontact for assigned complex suppliers, commodities,
processes, or purchasing responsibilities. Communicate professionally
and consistently with suppliersregardingorder status, delivery
commitments, documentation requirements, pricing questions, recovery
actions, and escalated issue resolution. Providetimelyand clear\... For
full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/436A0DBC9A3446B2