Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

_ ** **At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families.****_

• Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do.
• Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth.
• We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team.
• We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.
• As with all Job Descriptions at R-V, this job is considered safety-sensitive.

** GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION **

The Buyer position exists to procure raw material or commodity items, and services. This individual is responsible for determining what to procure based on a work order bill of material (BOM). They must understand all nuances associated with each specific BOM in order to communicate intelligently to our suppliers.

** DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES **

• Create purchase orders, for products and services, based on the production required dates.
• Work with multiple departments to supply component parts by delivery schedule requirements
• Participate in negotiating formal agreements with suppliers as necessary
• Collaborate with accounting to resolve invoices, errors, and purchasing orders
• Advise operations management on logistical considerations as they influence cycle time, transportation, and product costs
• Satisfy production requirements for materials based on the needs purchased report
• Replenish max/min items as assigned by the purchasing manager
• Maintain and control min/max quantity level for applicable items
• Expedite purchase orders
• Negotiate competitive prices
• Communicate with applicable suppliers and develop/maintain strong vendor relationships
• Confirm the validity of open purchase orders
• Coordinate product returns to vendors as required
• Ensure vendor on time delivery

** SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS **

• Manufacturing background preferred
• Proficient with MRP Software
• 5 years of experience in steel/fabrication purchasing/procurement role

** EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS **

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

_ ** **R-V Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.****_

\nCompany Description

Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, with locations in New Jersey and Illinois, R-V Industries, Inc. is a premier international provider of industrial process equipment. Turnkey services include design, engineering, welding, machining, assembly, testing, installation, and field service. The diversity of our end markets and team provides customers with the most innovative project and equipment solutions. In every project, we strive to demonstrate integrity, a commitment to safety, and our unrivaled determination to deliver quality results tailored to each customer’s unique need

Company Description

Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, with locations in New Jersey and Illinois, R-V Industries, Inc. is a premier international provider of industrial process equipment. Turnkey services include design, engineering, welding, machining, assembly, testing, installation, and field service. The diversity of our end markets and team provides customers with the most innovative project and equipment solutions. In every project, we strive to demonstrate integrity, a commitment to safety, and our unrivaled determination to deliver quality results tailored to each customer’s unique need