Buyer Purchasing Agent

About Craftsmen Industries Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum, including Boeing, PepsiCo and Anheuser‑Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in‑house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint. Our Craftsmen team includes subsidiary Schantz Manufacturing, which focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry. Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we’re looking for talented individuals to grow with us! What Do We Offer? Competitive compensation. Career development opportunities. Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision. 401(k) Match and more. Position Title Buyer Purchasing Agent Location St. Charles, MO Position Summary The Buyer Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing and procurement functions directly associated with the company’s needs for all materials, parts and services. These products and services are to be secured on time at a competitive cost to budget and project timeline with 100% quality consistent with company policy and specific performance standards. Additionally, the position is responsible for the timely procurement of stock items. Responsibilities Promote and maintain a safe work environment by adhering to OSHA standards, company safety policies and proper use of PPE, while proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards. Research and source suppliers for procurement of materials, supplies and services. Adhere to company guidelines for utilizing small business and disadvantaged business sourcing programs. Create purchase requisitions and Bills of Materials into purchase orders following company policies and procedures. Specific and special communication along with other responsibilities as assigned by manager. Collect and compare quotations for review. Work harmoniously with engineers, project managers, technicians and other employees, as required, for purchase of products per defined schedule. Expedite and track inbound products as required to support project needs. Assist in investigating and solving supplier related issues. Periodically prepare RFQ's for critical purchases, special projects or as needed, to negotiate improved pricing and payment terms. Assist with cycle counting, using company policies as best practice. Maintain positive supplier relationships by: Coordinating appropriate quality resolutions between in‑house quality manager and suppliers. Communicating engineering/product changes/developments between suppliers and company. Arrange return of defective or unused material to suppliers. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent and five years of buyer experience. Working knowledge of Supply Chain, Materials Sourcing, Planning Systems and Logistics Routing. Solid analytical problem solving and computer skills. Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, as required, to meet company’s business requirements. Effective oral and written communication. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve procurement and supply chain objectives. Customer service skills to support internal/external customers with a “can‑do” attitude. Organizational skills to execute in a timely manner. Effective negotiation skills. Ethical business conduct. Must demonstrate a consistent and stable work history, along with strong. #J-18808-Ljbffr Craftsmen Industries