Buyer/Expediter role focused on keeping manufacturing materials flowing to the production floor by managing POs, expediting deliveries, and resolving vendor/receiving issues. You’ll join DCX-CHOL Enterprises, a manufacturing business operating under ITAR requirements, in a fast-moving environment where accuracy and speed matter. Standout perk is the 4x10 schedule (Mon–Thu 6:00am–4:30pm) with potential overtime.
- 4-day (Mon–Thu) schedule
- Possible overtime opportunities
- Fast-moving manufacturing environment
- Monday through Thursday (4, 10-hour days)
- 6:00AM - 4:30PM
- Possible OT on Friday and/or Saturday as production demands require
- $20-25/hr DOE
JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer/Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of materials to the production floor by effectively managing purchase orders, vendor communication, and inventory-related issues. This role requires strong ERP proficiency, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is attentive, energetic, hardworking, and committed to meeting corporate deadlines and supporting production needs.
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:
This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines with regular interaction in production areas.
Physical Demands:
Ability to open filing cabinets, bend, stand, sit and perform other movements necessary to complete job duties.
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.