Buyer-Rental Coordinator

Job ID:  487644

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Position Overview

This position is a key resource for facilitating the effective ordering of products and services and for ensuring that supply commitments / business needs are met.  The Buyer supports a variety of employees within the organization to clarify needs, evaluate and / or determine suppliers, generate / place orders and manage ongoing supplier interactions within the local operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the identification and evaluation of the most effective means of purchasing and the best sources for particular product or service expenditures
• Work with field personnel, requestors and stakeholders to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization and otherwise increase value related to an order
• Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs, as directed, to maximize value to the company
• Facilitate the process of obtaining quotes and / or bids from potential vendors, if necessary
• Maintain an understanding of current inventory levels and future demands to assist the business
• Monitor / research order history of similar products and services purchased to evaluate / track differences in costs, delivery, quality and performance
• Be familiar with the supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased
• Drive efforts to identify and evaluate new / alternative suppliers which meet the business requirements
• Visit local suppliers and internal operations managers to create/build relationships to better facilitate the purchasing process
• Execute the generation and placing of orders with selected suppliers within the standard process and systems
• Prepare draft purchase orders within the P2P system which accurately capture the business requirements and which leverage existing programs and / or supplier relationships
• Work with suppliers and Sourcing to ensure that accurate product / service information is being communicated on orders including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.
• Facilitate the approval of draft purchase orders
• Arrange for the proper transportation and / or storage of the purchased products, if needed and not otherwise determined
• Place approved purchases with suppliers
• Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed
• Support CRH’s supplier management and evaluation efforts to ensure that supplier commitments are met and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide, and encourage other users, to provide feedback regarding supplier performance through participation in surveys and the use of Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), as needed
• Work with suppliers and field personnel to improve the quality and / or performance of products and services
• Assist field personnel and Sourcing to perform tests and demonstrations of products / services to evaluate value, compare results and / or identify alternatives and to ensure that supplier commitments are met
• Work with Sourcing to track market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize purchasing value
• Support the vendor data management / vendor master maintenance processes through adherence to established payment terms and identifying the need for new or updated data information
• Meet required monthly PO creation benchmarks set by Procurement Director
• Ability to complete essential job functions with/without reasonable accommodation
• Other duties as may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of business, purchasing, operations or related experience. (preferred)
• Experience working with P2P systems, databases / data warehouse applications, ERP systems and / or Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes and systems would be beneficial
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing would be beneficial

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Residency within assigned territory is a requirement.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the supplier/vendors at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Highly developed oral, verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Demonstrate effective skills in dealing with employees at all levels.
• Ability to be a self-starter and able to operate under general guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software package.
• Ability to effectively work with customers, employees, and suppliers.
• Ability to provide and understand detailed information.
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and bend.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment and visits to field sites.
• Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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