Buyer/Expediter

JOB SUMMARY

SCHEDULE/COMPENSATION

• Monday through Thursday (4-Day, 40-Hour Workweek) 6:00AM - 4:30PM Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require
• 6:00AM - 4:30PM
• Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require
• Hourly; Full-Time $20 to $25/Hourly (Depending on Experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Analyze, create, and process purchase orders for manufacturing supplies as needed.
• Utilize ERP software to manage orders, track material status, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate proactively with vendors (written and verbal) to secure materials, confirm delivery schedules, and resolve issues.
• Notify internal stakeholders of potential delays, risks, or supply disruptions that may impact customer commitments.
• Expedite purchase orders and materials to meet or exceed customer on time delivery goals.
• Ensure materials are delivered to the production floor accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with resolving receiving issues, including returning non conforming materials to suppliers.
• Review vendor quotes and obtain competitive bids in compliance with company procedures.
• Identify, assess, and develop new suppliers and sources for materials and products.
• Select vendors based on quality, price, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Review and address inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material availability concerns.
• Track orders from placement through delivery, ensuring documentation accuracy (including BOLs, Certifications, SDS).
• Collaborate with other departments on corrective actions, missing parts, and production related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Purchasing

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing, expediting, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (any major platform) and strong computer literacy in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal, vendor ‑ communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong time ‑ management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex, fast ‑ moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform daily tasks effectively through job training.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life AD&D Insurance
• $25,000 Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
• DCX-CHOL Enterprises Inc. will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization via E-Verify.

To learn more about our company, please visit https://www.dcxchol.com/web/about-dcx-chol .