Buyer

Fearlessly Forward - Build your future with New Way Trucks! Continuing to move Fearlessly Forward New Way Trucks was founded in 1971 in Scranton, IA. Today, New Way Trucks has multiple refuse production and parts facilities throughout Iowa and Mississippi, with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. We combine small town values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. Come build your future with us at New Way Trucks, apply today! Are you organized, resourceful, and ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? New Way Trucks is looking for a Buyer to keep our operations running smoothly at our Booneville, MS location. This position is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, equipment, and services required to support company operations. The role manages supplier performance and purchase-order execution to achieve competitive cost, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives while complying with company procurement policies. The Buyer also supports supplier selection, resolves material and supply issues, and partners with internal teams to maintain continuity of supply. Your Role in Our Mission: Review material requirements, forecasts, inventory levels, and open demand to determine purchasing priorities. Secure, evaluate, and analyze supplier quotations, including price, lead time, freight, payment terms, tooling, and other commercial considerations. Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery commitments with suppliers. Recommend and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, service, and overall competitiveness. Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the applicable procurement or ERP system. Monitor order acknowledgments, lead times, shipment status, and past-due orders; expedite or adjust orders as business needs change. Consolidate orders and evaluate freight options to reduce total landed cost when practical. Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships and communicate expectations clearly. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Planning, Finance, and other departments to resolve shortages, nonconforming material, invoice discrepancies, and supplier-related issues. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, lead times, and order documentation. Support supplier performance reviews, cost-reduction initiatives, alternate-source development, and supply risk mitigation. Follow company purchasing policies, approval requirements, ethical standards, and applicable safety procedures. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. To Perform this Job Successfully: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related manufacturing experience preferred. Working knowledge of purchasing practices, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, lead times, freight, and inventory fundamentals. Ability to analyze quotations, costs, demand, and supplier performance data and make sound purchasing recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Basic accounting knowledge, including invoice, payment-terms, and cost concepts. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP or procurement software. Ability to work collaboratively and maintain regular and reliable attendance. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional lifting of files, samples, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional movement through office, warehouse, or manufacturing areas as business needs require. Must wear personal protective equipment as prescribed by company safety policies. Why New Way Trucks? Midwest Values: Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations. Innovation at Heart: We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people. Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now! This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.