Under supervision of the Director of Purchasing, the Buyer I will possess the authority to purchase raw materials, equipment, machinery, and/or supplies for the operation of the organization at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors. Prepare bid specifications, receive bids, and make purchases of commodities or goods where the financial impact is moderate. May work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers, and operations staff. Participate in the selection of vendor sources and will have considerable latitude in determining acceptable price.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm

Why join Romac?

Founded in 1969, Romac is committed to ‘connecting people to water,’ manufacturing innovative and high-quality American waterworks products, and exceeding our customers’ expectations, while positively impacting the lives of our employees.

People love to work at Romac because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

ONE ROMAC-Through humility, integrity, and determination we work together as ONE, to accomplish the objectives and priorities of the business.

PEOPLE FIRST-We care about the well-being and success of every person. Relationship development is central to everything we do.

CULTURE OF SOLUTIONS-We are curious, open, and flexible as we solve problems and strive to continuously improve.

ALL-IN ATTITUDE-We are committed to excellence and are fully engaged in helping move the company forward.

Responsibilities

1. Place orders and follow-up with requestors on lower risk commodities.

2. Confirm and expedite purchase orders for a limited range of spend categories, including MRO, Operational supplies, Office supplies, and some lower risk inventory items of minimal risk and complexity.

3. Use the Microsoft Suite of Applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to do analysis, prepare reports and summaries, and make recommendations to improve the acquisition of materials and services for Romac across the Materials Group.

4. Effectively use Romac’s data management and planning system to manage suppliers and supply, while minimizing total cost to the organization.

5. Generate departmental metrics and reports for use by the Purchasing and Materials Management departments.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma oran equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

2. Technically inclined, including demonstrated ability to work with enterprise resource management software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

3. Detail-oriented and able to efficiently multi-task

4. Strong organizational and communication skills

5. Data driven and enthusiastic about analysis

Compensation: $25.25-$34.09 per hour

Romac provides employees with the following benefit options:

· Quarterly Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus

· Year-End Bonus

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Paid Holidays

· Medical, dental, and vision

· 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in joining an industry leader that is making big impacts on the waterworks industry, we would love to hear from you!

Romac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship based on a protected status or characteristic, as defined by federal, state, or local law