Buyer - Amsted Rail Company Inc

Principle Accountabilities

1. Monitors, and maintains procurement activities and duties in compliance with Amsted policies
2. Negotiate pricing and contract agreements with product and service suppliers for plant MRO purchases, non-stock purchases & minor project purchases as requested by Director, Purchasing.
3. Coordinate  RFQs, purchase orders, and procurement activities in support of corporate Purchasing strategy
4. Assist with minor raw material and/or production supply purchases
5. Execute miscellaneous purchasing/supplier projects as requested by Director, Purchasing.
6. Other miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related area
2. 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Supply Chain or related area.
3. Proficient in Word and Excel – Intermediate level.
4. Working knowledge of an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle.
5. Genuine mechanical and/or electrical interest and aptitude.
6. Experience in interacting with several departments and leading cross functional teams and projects.
7. High energy individual, self-starter, results focused.
8. Enthusiastic with the willingness to learn and share ideas.
9. Excellent written, oral, communication, leadership and organizational skills
10. Strong problem solving skills and analytical skills

Key Challenges 

• Coordinating purchasing activities in support or corporate strategy and plant facilities as required

Work Conditions 

• Office Environment

Other Information

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility.  It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)