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FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture - and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.\nJob Summary:\nThe Buyer supports senior buyers by helping source, purchase, and manage inventory/merchandise, focusing on product selection, vendor negotiation, inventory monitoring, and administrative tasks like purchase orders, aiming to get quality goods at the best prices for the company. They work with purchasing and operations teams to ensure smooth operations for their assigned categories, requiring strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.\nJob Duties/Responsibilities:\nConducts day-to-day procurement/purchasing. Including: processing purchase orders from MRP or purchase expense requests, checking with multiple suppliers for lowest prices, negotiating prices/terms, finding alternate suppliers, and track cost savings.\nAnalyzes pricing (among multiple suppliers), as well vendor performance to inform buying decisions.\nExpedites and works with vendors for on time delivery, purchase order management and other administrative duties.\nMonitors stock levels for MRP.\nUpdates material master data.\nWorks to achieve KPI/Metrics.\nMaintains accurate records.\nCollaborates with senior buyers, management, etc., to execute cost savings.\nReports within Purchasing using tools but not limited to Syteline, and using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio, Access).\nPerforms other related duties and supports the office as assigned.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nKnowledge of all procurement/ supply chain practices in general.\nStrong leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure with urgency. 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