Buyer - Specialty Fabrication & HVAC

Buyer – Specialty Fabrication and HVAC

Location: Bettendorf, IA | Department: Operations | Position Type: Full-time | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Reports To: Director of Procurement and Logistics

Position Summary

The Buyer purchases the equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services that keep Schebler's Specialty Fabrication and HVAC operations running. Working under general supervision, you'll issue and manage purchase orders, work with vendors, and resolve order and invoice discrepancies so material arrives on time and at the right price.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue and maintain purchase orders for materials, and issue and manage sub-contract purchase orders to ensure the best price and timely delivery.
• Enter purchase order requests into Aptean Made to Manage, our ERP system.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with negotiating and administering contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain supply flow.
• Monitor and manage shop supply and MRO items, and order office and janitorial supplies.
• Create return purchase orders for products or equipment being returned.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies, and research and correct packing slip and purchase order discrepancies.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives.
• Assist with inventory management activities and the annual inventory count.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with vendors, customers, and coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of purchasing experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of shop supplies and MRO items.
• Experience with Aptean Made to Manage or another ERP/MRP system.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to routinely move throughout the office and shop areas.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when on the shop floor.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through Schebler's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% company-paid term life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Voluntary benefits including STD, LTD, AD&D, and FSA/Dependent Care
• Competitive pay based on experience

Why Join Us?

For more than 130 years, The Schebler Company has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and highly engineered metal products. We are proud of our long-standing Quad Cities roots and our commitment to continued growth in Bettendorf.

Schebler is also an employee-owned company, which means our employees share in the company's success and have a direct stake in the quality of the work we produce.

As a Buyer, you make sure our shop has what it needs, when it needs it. Smart purchasing keeps jobs on schedule, controls costs, and helps our teams deliver for our customers.

Apply today and help keep our shop supplied and on schedule.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Schebler Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.