Buyer I

Buyer I

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers. UA products are proudly "Made in the USA". In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company's mission, their team and themselves. United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It's one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together. Be a part of an exciting growth initiative as we expand our operations with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Vandalia, OH. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization and building a strong foundation for success.

SUMMARY

This position orders inventory and supplies required in the manufacturing process for purchased goods and services for United Alloy facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and place purchase orders (POs) from the material planner workbench.
• Ensure POs reflect accurate due dates based on vendor lead times
• Send POs to suppliers and confirm receipt including count, pricing, and due date.
• Process internal purchase requisitions and convert them into POs.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, confirmations, and product details.
• Follow up on PO confirmations within 48 hours.
• Address and resolve issues related to late deliveries or missing confirmations.
• Monitor and follow up on past due POs daily.
• Notify material planners of any material shortages and assist in resolution.
• Update shortage tracking files following planner meetings.
• Participate in daily calls with planners to review material availability and shortages.
• Review open order reports and follow up with underperforming suppliers.
• Analyze and send appropriate messages to suppliers, including cancellations or updates.
• Save and review inspection reports in the shared drive. Follow up with suppliers as needed.
• Assist in reviewing supplier performance and escalating issues to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Support resolution of delivery, quality, or pricing issues in collaboration with sourcing.
• Maintenance and organization of work area
• All duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.

1-2 years of sourcing/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Detail oriented, with exceptional organizational skills including clear record keeping.

Demonstrated ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills building effective cross-function partnerships.

Must be able to navigate in a windows-based computer environment.

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word

12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Benefits

We offer competitive starting wages, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and a variety of exciting perks.

Medical, dental and vision

Generous Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy

401(k) with company match

Key Employee Incentive Plan (KEIP)

Bonus Structure

Paid training

Company paid holidays