Cust-O-Fab, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shell and tube heat exchangers, vessels, towers, and other heat transfer components, in the petrochemical industry for 50 years is currently seeking a Buyer for our Sand Springs location.
Position Summary:
The Buyer will coordinate activities involved in the Procurement process, including procuring a combination of materials, services and supplies, as well as interacting with suppliers and vendors on a daily basis. The duties are as follows:
Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, and recommending alternatives
Track inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
Check requisitions, obtain quotes, and examine bids
Obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from requisitioning department
Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders
Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
Interact with the suppliers daily to receive the best price and delivery possible; negotiate and maintain vendor pricing
Measure and monitor supplier performance
Meet established goals for production, including cost savings, inventory turns, and supplier consolidation
Analyze assigned commodities and implement action plans to reduce cost
May be required to travel between Cust-O-Fab sites for business purposes including meetings, training, etc.
The best candidates will possess the following qualifications:
Minimum 5 years’ Buying experience in Manufacturing environment
Ability to track budget expenses
Ability to build and maintain vendor relationships
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to thoroughly analyze information
Documentation skills
Cust-O-Fab offers a strong benefit package including medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, and 401k; pay is commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
Budgeting: 1 year (Preferred)
Vendor management: 1 year (Preferred)
Organizational skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Attention to detail: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Location: Sand Springs, OK 74063 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: Sand Springs, OK 74063 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person