SENIOR BUYER at Wichita

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Buyer/ Purchasing Agent this position has indirect responsibility for purchasing products, materials and services in compliance with Company policies for all departments and divisions.  This position works with relative independence within established guidelines. 

This opportunity will be based out of our 2824 N. Ohio Street, Wichita, KS location.  All applicants will apply via email [Click Here to Email Your Resum], fax 316-832-3784, or at this location.  No phone calls please.

 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes company reports, studies products, generates purchase orders and calls in orders. 
• Establish and maintain inventory levels to meet internal/external needs.
• Confers with department representatives to determine specific needs.
• Expedite shortages and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Process reports, EXCEL spreadsheets and other require documents.
• Utilize SAP system to track and monitor inventory levels.
• Monitor minimums and maximum of required inventory in load builder.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

Education & Experiences:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  (Associate degree preferred)
•  Must have experience in SAP
• Must have knowledge of Supply Chain Management. 

 

Job Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must possess ability to accept direction, speak and express oneself effectively to staff and management.
• Must have ability to multi-task.
• Must have strong organizational skills, detail oriented and accurate. 
• Must be skillful in Excel and Microsoft office.
• Must be able to perform basic financial analysis.
• Must work under pressure, meet deadlines, and make sure the Company does not run out of products, goods or supplies, especially during price increases, sales promotions, and peak seasons of business. 
• Must possess good oral and written skills.
• Team player- proven ability to collaborate and work well with others.
• Strong sense of integrity.

 

Physical/ Mental Requirements:

• Physically able to sit at computer desk typing on keyboard for most of an 8 hour day.
• Ability to squat and bend to open file cabinets and keep up the filing.
• Physically able to see the computer and to read paperwork to keep accurate and detailed records and responses while doing job.
• Mentally able to stay on task and follow directions.
• Physically able to sit at computer desk typing on keyboard for most of an 8 hour day.
• Mentally able to handle stressful situations and handle with professionalism.

 

Work Environments:

• Indoors environmentally controlled office environment
• Sitting at desk in front of computer for most of 8 hour day
• Some standing filing and walking

 

Benefits

Universal Lubricants offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability, and age except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification.

 

Universal Lubricants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Company Overview

Universal Lubricants, steeped in the tradition of innovation since 1929, is one of America’s oldest, most trusted used oil collection, re-refining and new oil distribution companies. We currently operate 36 facilities in 16 states, and feature one of the world’s most technologically advanced re-refineries located in Wichita, Kansas. While growing, Universal Lubricants currently employs 450 American workers and is known for its environment stewardship, leadership in the petroleum sector and positive company culture.

 

Thanks,

 

Samantha Burnison 

HR Assistant

Please apply via fax to (316) 832-3784 or Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resum]

 

 

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Wichita, Company: Universal Lubricants.