Buyer (ControlTech Automation)

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

WhoYou’llWork With

As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilitieslocatedthroughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.

When you join ControlTech Automation as aBuyer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth.

WhatYou’llDo

• Supply organization with project material and freight cost estimates

• Monitor and fulfill purchase requests withintimelymanner

• Analyze offers for best delivery outcome and costs savings opportunities

• Actively work with suppliers and project team to resolve issues

• Review andmaintainreporting on delivery commitments

• Follow up directly with suppliers and project team on outstanding items for resolution

• Report supplier performance and delivery toappropriate team

• Utilizepurchasingsystem tofacilitatechange orders

• Work with suppliers and project team to coordinate returns and warranty exchanges

• Provide Accounts Payable with information to resolve invoicing discrepancies

• Deliver complete andaccuratecommunication on order finalization and delivery concerns

• Charge time towardsappropriate projectbudget

• Project-related travel up to 10% may berequired

WhatYou’llBring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Managementor similar field preferred

• 0-2 years of experience in a Buyer or Purchasing Agent role

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite andpurchasingsoftware

• Experience negotiating prices, terms, and conditions

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsrequired

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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