Material Buyer - 1st Shift

Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm CST
Negotiate pricing and purchase terms under supervision and manage non strategic suppliers totaling up to five million dollars.
Request and evaluate quotes for materials, procure materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and urgency standards.
Expedite and track orders to ensure timely receipt of materials.
Work with engineering and supply chain teams to recommend new suppliers.
Issue requests for quotation, analyze proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery, and issue or adjust purchase orders as needed.
Follow up on orders, verify delivery, approve payments, and maintain accurate records.
Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to maintain planned inventory levels.
Lead problem resolution for accounting and receiving issues related to materials.
Knowledge of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
Understanding of inventory management and logistics.
Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
Knowledge of best practices and understanding of how purchasing integrates with other business areas.
Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, typically 3 to 5 years.
Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Influence customer, operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams.
Operate within broad guidelines and company policies.
Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and work toward building consensus.
Apply analytical skills to evaluate vendors, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
Proficient in procurement systems including SAP, SCV, and ARIBA.
Strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple simultaneous projects.
Demonstrate motivation, initiative, collaboration, connection building, and coaching capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred fields include business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or related disciplines.
Data analysis
Inventory management
Procurement processes
Supply chain technologies
Computer Skills Required
~ Proficiency with procurement software including SAP, SCV, and ARIBA

Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.