Buyer

SEMCO LLC is looking for a Buyer to join our team in Columbia, MO.

Position Scope:

To procure all materials, services, and supplies, for all manufacturing and operational needs at all SEMCO facilities, in accordance with the practicing policies and procedures set in place by SEMCO and the Purchasing & Materials Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

1. To evaluate the MRP report and locate inventory items that need to be procured to assure a sufficient inventory level at all manufacturing locations and assist in a timely completion of all scheduled projects.

2. To evaluate safety stock levels at all manufacturing locations and adjust accordingly.

3. Avoid excess inventory situations by purchasing only the required amount of material for each project released, unless directed to do otherwise.

4. To assist Accounts Payable in correct invoicing from venders as needed.

5. To assist in the preparation of reports or studies required by SEMCO management.

6. To avoid conflicts of interest at all times, whether real or implied.

Major Tasks:

1. Create purchase orders within the Syteline System.

2. Release material from established Blanket Purchase Orders.

3. Expedite materials to each shop as needed to meet the production of planned projects.

4. Meet with Vendors at Columbia to help maintain a good working relationship.

5. Coordinate material requirements with Production Planning to satisfy Customer requested ship dates.

6. Review requisitions and, utilizing approved specifications, prepare and receive quotes for material required in specific projects, and the creation of purchase order for said material.

7. Coordinate return authorization for warranty material.

Description of Authority:

1. Purchase all AQS and ADS component items, including electrical, mechanical, and architectural items.

2. Evaluate and adjust safety stock and inventory levels.

3. Create new items numbers within Syteline for use at all manufacturing locations.

4. Maintain office supplies for the Columbia location.

5. Procure printing services for literature, business cards, payroll checks, awards, and invoices.

Major Organization Interfaces/Interactions:

1. Sales Staff - DAP & DWP

2. Manufacturing Personnel

3. Engineering

4. Finance

5. Upper Management

6. All Other Operation Areas.

Position Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Three years’ experience in the Purchasing field, some manufacturing experience helpful.

3. ERP systems experience and trainability, including some understanding of MRP functions.

4. Ability to follow written and applied policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, MO 65201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vendor management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person