Production Buyer

Description

Responsible for procurement of parts and services for operational and administrative processes with a focus on cost and supply chain management. Additional responsibilities will include working closely with the Master Scheduler and Shipping/ Receiving/ Inventory control staff to ensure that sufficient parts, supplies, and service are available when needed. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Job Category: Hourly, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (schedule is flexible after completion of training).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing of parts and service orders including purchase orders.
• Assistance in verifying incoming parts/ service invoices.
• Sourcing parts, supplies, and services with cost efficiency and quality as priorities.
• Work closely with Scheduling Department to ensure parts availability as necessary.
• Work closely with Shipping/ Receiving/ Inventory Control staff to maintain parts/ supply inventory.
• Coordinate vendor returns, refund requests, and vendor quality issues.
• Maintain and utilize inventory control and purchasing software.
• Prepare and review purchasing data/ KPIs to monitor goals and performance.
• Open communication and coordination between sales, purchasing, and operational staff as necessary.
• Contribute to the evolution and improvement of current systems and processes.

Salary & Compensation:

The Purchasing Associate position is a full-time hourly position with approximate pay dependent upon qualifications and experience.

All salary and compensation packages at FR Conversions are subject to applicable labor laws, FR Conversions standard company policies, and payroll law including taxes and withholdings.

Job Categorization:

The Purchasing Associate position is a full-time, hourly, FLSA non-exempt position. (SOC Code - 43-3061).

This position is NOT designated as a Safety Sensitive position.

A Safety Sensitive position at FR Conversions is subject to post-offer and random drug/alcohol screenings.

All positions at FR Conversions are subject to at cause and post-incident drug/alcohol screenings.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in buying or procurement within a manufacturing, production, or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems for material purchasing and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full buying cycle independently — from PO creation through delivery follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory control strategies such as min/max, reorder points, and material planning.
• Experience working in an automotive, mobility, or vehicle upfitting environment.
• Exposure to KPIs and metrics related to purchasing accuracy, cost, or vendor performance.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and purchasing accuracy.
• Ability to juggle priorities and adapt to changing production needs in real time.
• Strong communication and documentation skills when working with internal teams and suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and purchasing-related documentation.