Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for purchasing and superior analytical ability? We’re hiring a Buyer for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess :

• High critical thinking skills for decision-making, root cause analysis, and seeking alternate solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional aptitude for working with numbers with high accuracy.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and change priorities as needed.

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more.

Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries.

Hunter was named a 2022 & 2023 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

As a Buyer for our manufacturing facilities :

What you will do :

• Quote and award bid packages based on Total Cost of Ownership, as well as identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities for assigned commodity area.
• Work closely with vendors by conducting quarterly performance reviews and occasional on-site production facility audits to support exceptional supplier management.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of assigned parts, expediting when necessary, and working with supplier base and Engineering to identify solutions to component supply issues.
• Keep current on industry-wide pricing trends, technological innovations, and overall market conditions through research and effective supplier interaction.
• Openly communicate and present ideas to internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively network and build relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive business results
• Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly initiatives by seeking out desired solutions.
• Review quality and delivery metrics and take appropriate corrective actions with vendors.
• Evaluate supply chain risk in the supply base by expanding or consolidating suppliers as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications Include :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in purchasing and negotiation is preferred motivated new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a flexible team player
• Ability to make cost-based business decisions

Hunter Fosters a Culture of :

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include :

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w / Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work / life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others.

Will you join us in our mission to align people and innovation to drive excellence ?’