Lead Buyer jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
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- Astec Industries
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Blair, NE
FULL_TIME
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BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Responsible for providing customer service to internal customers and external vendors by placing purchase orders, maintaining past due reports, following up on orders to ensure materials are delivered on promised dates, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact or decision making is limited. The Buyer may work directly in support of the production line operations and/or in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff procuring product. Material, commodities, and/or equipment purchased are processed, consumed, or used in the manufacture or service of heavy equipment.
Key Deliverables- Assist in the purchasing materials, supplies and services for the organization.
- Tracks all purchases that are made.
- Monitor the vendors quality.
- Maintain a current database of vendor information.
- Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
- Interpret blueprint drawings and bills of material (BOM’s)
Key Activities & Responsibilities- Process purchase requisitions or orders within purchasing authority.
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
- Monitor shipments to ensure that products come in on time and in good condition. In the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
- Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner, and displays a professional attitude.
- Responsible for procurement and purchasing activities on assigned categories and/or vendors.
- Proactively communicate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments.
- Plans all orders and delivery schedules to accommodate production changes and match J.I.T requirements of the build schedule.
- Distributes updated drawings to suppliers, as needed to complete orders.
- Scan purchase orders and associated documents into Doc Rec daily.
- Miscellaneous other duties as directed by Department or Shift Lead.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:- Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school.
- 4 year college degree preferred or equivalent experience with purchasing components for heavy equipment production preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience.
- Strong Microsoft Office experience, particularly advanced excel, highly valued.
- Oracle or other modern ERP experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and bills of material (BOM’s).
- Levels of this position will have increased years of experience or knowledge requirements.
- Detail oriented, Flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing situations.
- Communication Skills: Must be able to demonstrate skill in communicating with vendors and supervisors. Must express criticisms and concerns in a way that promotes teamwork and positive supplier relations.
- Maintain positive, constructive cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team.
- Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
- Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
- Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations, ability to work independently.
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Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
- 7 Days Ago
Buyer
- Richelieu Hardware
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- Company OverviewRichelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Its products are targeted to an extensive customer base o...
- 17 Days Ago
Buyer
- Supportworks
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- Do you want to challenge the status quo? Are you ready to join a thriving company whose history is truly in the making? Supportworks Inc. is looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team in buildin...
- 18 Days Ago
Purchasing Buyer
- Arbys
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- Purchasing BuyerAre you looking to join a great team? Are you a self-starter and highly organized? If so, DRM, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to join the DReaM Team at our corporate office in Omah...
- 19 Days Ago
Purchasing Buyer
- DRM Arby's
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- Purchasing BuyerAre you looking to join a great team? Are you a self-starter and highly organized? If so, DRM, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer to join the DReaM Team at our corporate office in Omah...
- 19 Days Ago
Buyer I Indirect
- William Harvey Company
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
- 4334 S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 United States of America - At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey! - Who is Oatey? Since 1916, O...
- 30 Days Ago
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Project Accountant III
- AECOM
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Omaha, NE
- Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your co...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Underground Construction Supervisor
- Locating Inc
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Omaha, NE
- Overview and Essential Functions Looking for your next career move in one of the largest growing industries in the count...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Warehouse Selector - Night
- Hiring Now!
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Omaha, NE
- ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Territory Sales Executive
- Asurea Insurance Services
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Omaha, NE
- Remote Territory Sales Executive Organization Description: The Gilbert Agency is a premier Marketing Organization servin...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Manufacturing Project Manager Engineering
- Conagra Brands, Inc.
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Omaha, NE
- Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll plan single or multiple projects, range in complexity. These capital pr...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Warehouse Coordinator
- Option Care Health Inc.
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Omaha, NE
- **Warehouse Coordinator** Omaha, Nebraska **Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.** **With the nations largest home...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Inventory Specialist
- Oriental Trading Co.
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Omaha, NE
- ** Inventory Specialist** **Job Category****:** INVENTORY **Requisition Number****:** INVEN002584 Showing 1 location **J...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cashier (Full/Part Time)
- BJs
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Council Bluffs, IA
- Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The city is the most populous in Southwest Iowa, and forms part of the Omaha (Nebr.) Metropolitan Area. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from the city of Omaha. Council Bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as Kanesville. It was the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, since there was a steam powered boat to ferry their wagons, and cattle, across the Missouri River.
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Income Estimation for Lead Buyer jobs
$68,366 to $99,988
Council Bluffs, Iowa area prices
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What does a Lead Buyer do?
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Provide information to Senior Buyers and Commodity Managers  to keep them informed of any critical issues within assigned commodities, utilizing standard reporting processes and procedures.
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Lead Buyer
Develops work tasks and instructions which specify processes and/or equipment to be used for sequence of operations to meet finished good needs.
April 17, 2021
Lead analysis of market and competitive conditions, and provide input to category managers in the formulation of strategies for indirect categories and sourcing activities.
May 02, 2021