Buyer - Purchasing (Req #: 33) at Niles Enterprises, LLC

The Buyer maintains Operations by analyzing technical data; identifying, visiting, and investigating vendors; verifying vendor performance record; forwarding requirements to suppliers; negotiating price, terms, and delivery; preparing purchase orders; providing delivery time, location, and directions; tracking and expediting deliveries

• Place stock orders for Fenton, Dow & Peoria warehouses
• Job site specific orders; prior and during job
• Perform inventory warehouse checks
• Report monthly inventory levels to CFO
• Research inventory transactions to establish future bulk purchases
• Issue credit card transactions for all foreman in the field
• Conduct weekly Home Depot purchasing record checks
• Conduct weekly rental purchase order checks
• Work with roofing division for any upcoming/current job orders
• Order roofing materials, record orders (date, quantity, type, job site)
• Establish rental rates and rebates for the year based off usage
• Work with Operations to assist in rent/purchasing equipment
• Work with Operations to evaluate repair costs versus new cost of equipment
• Notify Controller and Operations Manager of any asset purchases for recording Reviewing invoice entry is applied appropriately
• Establish and maintain vendor relations
• Resolve vendor disputes
• Fill out credit applications to establish billing accounts
• Research and schedule all lodging for all crews
• Notify foreman of job numbers, lodging arrangements and product ETA’s
• Work with AP Department for invoice discrepancies
• •Approve and forward invoices to AP for entry
• Responsible for researching any products for all special projects
• Work with safety to ensure products are supported with site criteria and OSHA criteria
• Monitor all product recalls
• Establish and help train AP personnel in processes
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor job costs
• Entering part numbers and pricing into ERP system
• Research new products/equipment/vendors to assist in the Company’s success

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience
• High degree of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Inventory Management skills
• Logistics experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Technical Skills

• Basic math comprehension
• Strong Excel Skills
• ERP Software experience (Vista Viewpoint is a plus)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat Suite

Niles Industrial Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status or parental status, height, weight, citizenship status, arrest record, disability, genetic information, military or veterans’ status or any other legally protected status by federal, state, or local law.