Buyer - Omaha, NE

Anderson Industrial Engines Co., Inc. (AIE) is an Industrial Engine Distributor based in Omaha, NE, with offices in Kansas City, KS, Modesto, CA, and Las Vegas, NV. We are proud recipients of the Diesel Progress Employer of the Year and Distributor of the Year awards. We are a growing company with 80+ employees, with a great company culture that lives our core values every day. AIE is seeking a Buyer to join our Purchasing Team full-time .

This person will be responsible for identifying and purchasing quality products utilizing our ERP system. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, and maintaining critical inventory. You will fill a liaison role between multiple departments within AIE and our suppliers. This position will require analytical thinking, time management, and organizational skills. Must be an excellent communicator and possess negotiating skills. 

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and process purchase orders
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate for the best pricing
• Process requests for expediting or negotiating reduced lead times on emergency orders
• Liaise with internal departments within the company and branches for general buying needs, address related receiving and invoicing issues as they arise
• Coordinate with internal departments to help maintain parts, sales, & production requirements
• Track open orders and ensure timely deliveries, communicate those changes to stakeholders and update ETA’s within the system
• Maintain appropriately lean inventory levels by adjusting Min/Max levels and updating lead times within our ERP system
• Maintain ERP databases such as Standard Costing, Supplier Price Lists, Lead Times, etc.
• Create new part numbers within the ERP system
• Analyze market and company trends, apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions
• Coordinate with Branch Manager to develop and forecast allocations

Qualifications

• Detail oriented, analytical, team player, self motivated, and organized with excellent communication skills
• Must maintain professionalism, and have negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google programs, but solid Excel skills are highly desirable
• Proficiency with ERP software, but exposure to Epicor, our current system, is beneficial but not required
• Ability to deal with complex supply chain issues and work with all involved parties to find solutions

Experience

• Must have been a Buyer for at least 2+ Years 
• Must have purchasing experience within a manufacturing or similar environment
• Exposure to industrial equipment, farm equipment, related parts, and internal combustion engines is highly desirable but not required
• OEM engine and part purchasing/ allocation is also desirable but not required 

Benefits

• Guaranteed 401(k) Match
• Employee Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance is paid 100%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Charitable Match Program

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday through Friday, (Days)

40 hours per week

About Us

• AIE was established in 1974 with headquarters in Omaha, NE. AIE distributes and packages industrial engine and generator sets. We support our product with parts and service departments and have grown to multiple branches within the US.
• AIE has employed industry professionals for almost 50 years. AIE strives to treat each of our employees fairly, to help grow their strengths, and to diminish their weaknesses. AIE is focused on building a supportive company culture and building careers our employees find fulfilling and fun. We are proud to have such an amazing team of professionals that live and breathe our AIE core values.

AIE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.