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R-V Industries, Inc.
Buyer Steel/Fabrication
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$63,924 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job Description
At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families. Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do. Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth. We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team. We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Buyer position exists to procure raw material or commodity items, and services. This individual is responsible for determining what to procure based on a work order bill of material (BOM). They must understand all nuances associated with each specific BOM in order to communicate intelligently to our suppliers.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
Create purchase orders, for products and services, based on the production required dates. Work with multiple departments to supply component parts by delivery schedule requirements Participate in negotiating formal agreements with suppliers as necessary Collaborate with accounting to resolve invoices, errors, and purchasing orders Advise operations management on logistical considerations as they influence cycle time, transportation, and product costs Satisfy production requirements for materials based on the needs purchased report Replenish max/min items as assigned by the purchasing manager Maintain and control min/max quantity level for applicable items Expedite purchase orders Negotiate competitive prices Communicate with applicable suppliers and develop/maintain strong vendor relationships Confirm the validity of open purchase orders Coordinate product returns to vendors as required Ensure vendor on time deliverySKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Manufacturing background preferred Proficient with MRP Software 5 years experience in steel/fabrication purchasing/procurement roleEDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation R-V Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your desired annual salary?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance