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Procurement Buyer
- Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)
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PROCUREMENT BUYER
Engineering Services and Products Company
1 Positions
ID: 218024
Posted On 06/20/2025
Refreshed On 08/21/2025
Job Overview
Summary:
The individual in this position reports to the Senior Manufacturing Buyer and VP of Operations and is responsible for the implementation of optimal logistics processes and material management systems within the unit and for the logistic performance of the suppliers. Provide support services to procurement analysts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Communicate with suppliers on a day-to-day basis regarding schedule releases.
+ Schedule requirements for purchased materials such as economic order quantities, optimal inventory level, delivery, and material replenishment.
+ Responsible for the implementation of optimal logistics processes and the material management systems within the unit and for the logistic performance of the suppliers.
+ Provide support services to procurement analysts.
+ Schedules and expedites the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan, including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
+ Processes supplierâs non-conformance and expedites corrective actions.
+ Works with the procurement analysts to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance.
+ Measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions.
+ Negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
+ Execute inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.
+ Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
+ Executes the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning container packaging methods and parameters.
+ Arranges agreements with the suppliers on appropriate logistics processes.
+ Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Â
+ Experience in supply chain management, purchasing or production planning in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in imported goods.
+ Excellent math skills
+ Experience with MS Office Suite
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills
+ Ability to analyze and solve problems; detail-oriented
+ Ability to work under pressure, time constraints, and shifting priorities
+ Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
+ Working knowledge of ERP inventory systems (Epicor experience a plus)
+ Must be able to work with minimal supervision
**Education and/or Experience** Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
+ Associate degree required
+ Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
**Language Skills** Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and policy and procedures manuals/ instructions.
Computer Skills Â
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and be proficient in the ERP inventory software.Â
**Mathematical Skills** Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers and reach with hands and arms. Occassionally may need to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment is typically quiet as most of the time will be spent in the office environment. Â May need to perform job responsibilities in the warehouse or production areas as needed. Â Production and warehouse environments will be dusty and may be exposed to the elements of indoor and outdoor temperatures. **,**
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Primary Contact
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FarmTek HR Department
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563-875-2288
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Job Details
Location
Dyersville, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Company ID
1007
Job REQ #
218024
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20250620
End Date
20251012
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About the Company
A rewarding career waits for you at Engineering Services and Products Company!
ESAPCO was founded in 1979 with the purpose of bringing the highest quality products at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service directly to the agricultural, horticultural, building and retail trade communities. With this goal in mind, we have grown from a regional, two-person operation to one with corporate headquarters and sales call center located in South Windsor, Connecticut and a manufacturing and distribution center located in Dyersville, Iowa. Brands that fall under our umbrella include FarmTek, ClearSpan and GrowSpan.
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