Buyer at Big Ass Fans in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

The Buyer will work closely with all departments to support the procurement of goods and services for employees throughout the organization.  In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for securing the best procurement solution for quality, price, and timing for all purchase orders and help maintain current purchasing processes.  This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and work within a broad range of categories!

Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities wherever possible.


• Maintain departmental reports for management review (i.e. open orders, vendor on-time delivery, cost savings).


• Create and accurately process purchase orders in a timely manner.


• Ensure accuracy and proper approval for all placed purchase orders.


• Expedite PO’s with suppliers.


• Assist project services department with modifying/revising purchase orders.


• Create RFQ packages; evaluate/review quotations.


• Develop, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers; resolve issues related to supplier quality, pricing, and delivery in a timely manner.


• Work with various departments within the organization to ensure purchase requirements and quote requests are processed.


• Negotiate the cost and lead time with suppliers.


• Coordinate and assist with resolving invoice disputes between suppliers and the accounting department.


• Assist with documenting departmental processes.


• Minimize freight cost.


• Identify and maintain traceable cost savings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; supply chain or related field preferred


• 3+ years minimum work experience preferred


• Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions


• Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results


• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight


• Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment


• Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals


• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite

 Why live life Big Ass?

You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), and more. Did we break another record today? Let’s open the beer fridge!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operations to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.