Buyer

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works’ customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

A buyer for Taylor Sudden Service reports directly to the Materials Manager. A professional relationship with suppliers is critical. The incumbent must expedite delivery on emergency and regular back orders in very timely manner to accommodate the customer’s needs. It is the buyer’s responsibility to take calls and answer all emails from inside sales reps, and warehouses concerning pricing and availability on parts desired by customer. Multitasking is essential while striving to meet a challenging workflow. 

• Generates purchase orders daily to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Keeps EOQ’s and reorder points updated.

• Monitors daily incoming parts shipments. 
• Expedites delivery of emergency or back-order items to accommodate customer.
• Tracks orders on the internet.
• Works with the Accounting Department on invoicing errors.
• Works with the Engineering Department when parts are obsoleted, or problems arise that require additional information.
• Meets with suppliers to go over pricing, availability, and overall needs.
• Keeps dates current on backordered parts so sales reps, dealers and others can know when to expect parts.
• Refers to prints and parts catalog as needed.
• Works to make sure we are getting the very best pricing on parts.
• Keeps pricing on parts current and updated.
• Inform Materials Manager of problems that may arise.
• Assist in answering phones and other buyers as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills and be able to work with Excel and other programs as needed.
• Organizational skills needed to monitor purchase orders and multiple vendors.
• General knowledge of the Taylor Parts System would be preferred.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Life Insurance