Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in purchasing preferred
• Significant computer skills required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work well with others in a team environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to think critically and make sound decisions
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility
• Able to manage projects and meet deadlines when assigned
• Able to thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced team environment
• High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Stand-up desks are available as well
• Occasional work in the shop may be required
• Infrequent lifting of items up to 50lbs may be necessary
• Use of overhead cranes and a forklift may be required after proper training and certification

Job Duties & Skills

• Processing of jobs:
• Use ERP software to process sales orders through purchasing
• Identify items for purchase and determine appropriate arrival dates
• Request quotes where appropriate and determine vendors as needed
• Place purchase orders and follow-up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery
• Communicate with Order Project Managers regarding issues
• Inventory management:
• Manage assigned inventory categories
• Audit and order stock parts as required
• Interact with production staff to improve storage, identification, and accessibility of stock
• Make changes as needed to realign with the company’s needs
• Teamwork:
• Interact regularly with design, order processing, sales, engineering, and production to keep the shop moving and product flowing
• Communicate effectively with receiving whenever special instructions are required
• Regularly share information that may affect the whole team
• Help other team members as needed
• Vendor Management:
• Locate and research new vendors as needed
• Maintain or develop Vendor relations as directed
• Occasional travel may be required

About AirPro

• AirPro Fan & Blower Company is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Rhinelander, WI.
• We design and manufacture a complete line of industrial-duty centrifugal fans, blowers, and accessories for OEM and end-user customers around the world.
• AirPro Fan & Blower Company Culture: We enjoy a culture that feels like family. That means we treat each other right, listen, honor our commitments, always keep learning, value our customers and partners, and support our community.

Benefits

• Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO and Holidays)
• Health Coverage
• Company Paid Dental, Life and AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Vision, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child), Accident and Critical illness
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k with Company Match