Buyer | $85,000

Job Description

Job Description

Key Personnel is seeking a Buyer for a manufacturing facility in the Claremore, OK area.

Buyer Pay Rate: $85,000+ annually (based on experience)

Buyer Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Buyer Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to suppliers in support of engineering and operational needs
• Analyze supplier quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier agreements aligned with customer demand
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure performance expectations are met
• Lead supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material purchases to support production schedules
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Support raw material consolidation and cost optimization strategies
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities
• Support procurement strategies that improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Partner with internal teams to align purchasing activities with business objectives
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP systems
• Prepare reports on purchasing activity, including cost analysis and supplier performance metrics

Buyer Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain preferred
• Experience with raw material purchasing and consolidation preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems required
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility environment
• Exposure to noise, dust, and production activity
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the facility, including stairs
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to review and interpret printed and digital engineering specifications

Key Personnel Benefits

While on Key Personnel’s payroll, you can access Key’s benefits package, including health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, term life, short-term disability, PTO, and more!