What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Westmor Industries?
Company Description
One of the fastest growing private companies in America today, Westmor Industries, designs, manufactures and supports storage, transport and dispensing solutions for petroleum, propane and other liquids and gasses. We are an energetic and entrepreneurial team passionate about stewardship, driven to innovate and embrace a culture of freedom that inspires care of customers and each other.
Job Description
A Buyer is responsible for completing the following tasks:
One of the fastest growing private companies in America today, Westmor Industries, designs, manufactures and supports storage, transport and dispensing solutions for petroleum, propane and other liquids and gasses. We are an energetic and entrepreneurial team passionate about stewardship, driven to innovate and embrace a culture of freedom that inspires care of customers and each other.
Job Description
A Buyer is responsible for completing the following tasks:
- Oversee the procurement and purchasing of items needed to support day-to-day operations for the corporation
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers as well as suppliers
- Establish and negotiate purchasing contracts and/or buying programs to attain the best overall value for every purchase
- Seek out new sources of items as needed
- Technical understanding of assigned commodities
- Remain current on economic, industrial, and other trends that affect market and prices
- Establish and maintain planning factors within an MRP system
- Control purchase order placement, confirmation, and tracking
- Create and run reports to evaluate status of material requirements in relationship to a production schedule
- Other duties as assigned
- The starting pay range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will depend on various factors including: skills, experience, and location.
- Weekly paycheck
- Boot reimbursements up to $125
- Medical insurance - company covers 75% of premiums
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K retirement account with 5% company match
- On the spot bonuses up to $100
- Applicable supply chain management experience preferred
- Business or technical related degree preferred
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times
- High competency for customer service
- Ability to assemble and quickly analyze data to make purchasing decisions
- Able to use Windows-based software - emphasis on Excel proficiency
- Embrace Core Values: Serving Others, High Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Culture of Opportunity & Long Term Relationships
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional and effective communication, both written and orally
- Must be a team plater and contribute to continuous improvement within the purchasing department
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000