Buyer II bei Forney Industries Inc

Description

Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family-owned welding and metal working product companies. Forney is celebrating over 90 years and introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940’s. With such a longstanding history, it’s safe to say that Forney Industries has been there for welders and metalworkers since the beginning of the trade. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do it yourself markets. Distributing products to all 50 states, Forney has an extensive customer network and is committed to providing the highest standard of products and customer service possible.

Employee benefits including: 401K and Profit Sharing. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance. Flex spending accounts as well as other optional plans.

Annual range: $66,000.00-$68,000.00

Opening date: 09/29/2025

Closing date: 10/20/2025

Position: In person at office and not remote

Application 

• You are uninspired by the “corporate-America” model, but love building strong coworker relationships while wearing jeans

• You are committed to the best Customer Service on the planet, and all the other employees in the company are your customers

• You enjoy seeing how your work impacts the organization

• You love accomplishing your daily task list as much as you love dogs

Requirements

Buyer II is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company. This position requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, market trends, and supplier relationships.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is not remote it's in the office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving: Need to be able to analyze market data, identify cost savings opportunities, and solve problems that arise during the procurement process.
• Excellent communication: Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of  stakeholders, including suppliers, internal clients, and management.
• Negotiation: Can negotiate effectively with suppliers to get the best possible prices, lead times and terms.
• Procurement knowledge: Need to have a strong understanding of procurement processes, regulations, and best practices.
• IT:   Need to be proficient in using procurement software, ERP software and other IT tools.
• Teamwork:  Buyers often work as part of a team, so they need to be able to collaborate effectively with others.
• Attention to detail: Detail-oriented in order to ensure that all aspects of the procurement process are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Problem-solving:  Can identify and solve problems that arise during the procurement process.
• Leadership: May be required to lead and motivate teams.
• Organizational: Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Time management: Be able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Problem-solving: Be able to identify and solve problems that arise during the procurement process.
• Decision-making:  Able to make sound decisions based on limited information.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to change and be flexible in their approach to the job.