SENIOR BUYER (PURCHASING)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders in accordance with ERP/MRP recommendations, planning parameters, production needs, and company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecasts, planning data, and usage trends to identify opportunities for bulk buys, scheduling improvements, and long-term cost savings.
• Partner daily with Operations, Planning, Inventory Control, Engineering, and Finance to ensure material flow supports production readiness and company goals.
• Review, refine, and standardize purchasing processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and overall communication.
• Use data and reporting to identify cost-down opportunities, prevent material shortages, minimize excess inventory, and support key Supply Chain metrics.
• Ensure purchasing records, audit documentation, and system transactions are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert for Buyers, Expeditors, and Purchasing Specialists, support training, problem-solving, and escalation management.
• Collaborate directly with existing suppliers on order status, delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, and corrective actions to ensure on-time performance.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably high-mix/low-volume like CTOS/Load King.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and planning logic; advanced Excel and data-analysis capability required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret purchasing and operational data to drive improved cost, accuracy, and material availability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and maintain strong follow-up discipline.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with short lead times and shifting production demands.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to closing gaps and driving accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25, 50, and 80 pounds.
• Respond quickly to sounds in the work environment.
• Move safely over uneven terrain and within confined spaces.
• See and appropriately respond to potentially dangerous situations.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl for extended periods during an 8–12 hour shift.
• Work in extreme weather conditions as required.
• Wear required personal protective equipment correctly and consistently.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive Health Care, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• STD/LTD
• Partner Discounts
• Investment in Employee Development

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer