Purchaser/Buyer

At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios – we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Intrigued? Come grow with us.

Why Work for Us

Techo-Bloc offers its valued employees a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Leaders who are invested in your success;
• Have a dynamic job and evolving career path;
• Develop your skills and grow;
• Epic barbecues and Christmas parties;
• Generous bonus program;
• Considerable referral bonuses;
• Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7);
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan Match
• Weekly Pay

Techo-Bloc’s Purchasing Clerk (Buyer) procures the goods and services for our manufacturing plant based in Douglasville, Pennsylvania. This individual will interface with vendors to manage quotation requests, place orders and ensure the timely delivery of product to our Techo-Bloc sites. Here is a snap shot of your day-to-day:

• Serves as the primary liaison between our vendors and Techo-Bloc to identify, select and purchase products.
• Advises internal and external stakeholders on projects related to area of expertise.
• Completes purchase orders (P.O.), purchase requisitions and manages requests generated by the ERP system.
• Tracks orders to ensure delivery on schedule, while communicating updates or potential delays to stakeholders.
• Ensures the conformity of our purchasing process by highlighting quality and price ratio in conjunction with contract negotiation.
• Partners with accounts payables team to handle billing issues.
• Assists with supplier and cost evaluation of new production materials.
• Support various Techo-Bloc departments (operations, distribution, accounting, etc) to coordinate procurement needs and materials. Communicates supply issues and answers questions, as needed.
• Assist purchasing team with reporting, data analysis, documentation and any other relevant requests.
• Participates in developing tools to augment procurement functions, reporting and tracking.

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  2 years’ experience in a purchasing, buying or similar role.
• 1 years’ vendor relations and contract negotiation.
• Experience working within an ERP system (SAP or Microsoft AX is preferred).
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc)

Skills

• You’re a creative thinker, who is resourceful when finding solutions.
• Action-Oriented; you take on multiple challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• An excellent communicator, you are comfortable initiating conversation with various departments and vendors.
• A Nimble Learner, willing to ask questions and grow their knowledge
• Good organization skills, diligence in performing tasks.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.