Buyer (Manufacturing)

Job DescriptionJob Description Founded in 1902, Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather. Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.Job Summary:This position is responsible for issuing purchase orders for materials and managing delivery statuses. Buyers analyze the requirements of an order, including preliminary specifications, preferred suppliers, and the date the order is needed, and adjust material demand as needed. Buyers must have strong communication skills to provide order changes to vendors, as well as communicate delivery statuses to other departments. Buyers work primarily within the buy-in purchasing department but may also work with other departments, such as manufacturing and account services. Buyers may perform other tasks as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Issue purchase orders and manage delivery statusesAnalyze order requirements and adjust materials as neededCommunicate with vendors and cross-functional departmentsFollow guidelines for item setup and purchase order maintenanceGenerate targeted cycle counts against specified itemsMinimum Experience and Education:2 Year / Associate Degree1 - 2 years related experience and/or trainingPosition Requirements:Proficient computer skills; ability to use MS Office Suite, including Outlook and ExcelKnowledge of inventory management and order entry systems, such as SyteLine and Factory TrackCommunicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when neededInterpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentialityDetail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessOrganized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlinesProblem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving workCapable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spiritWork Environment and Physical DemandsOffice Environment – quiet noise level but may be moderate at times; work may sometimes take place in non-standard workplaces (i.e., manufacturing environment).Manufacturing environment may cause exposure to heat, noise, vibration, odors, or dust.Sedentary Work – exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Required to sit, stand, walk, see close and at distance, and talk and hear.