Buyer

TBEI Tishomingo is a cutting-edge manufacturer of Class 3-8 truck bodies and truck and trailer hoists. Were growing fast and so can your career! We are currently hiring a Buyer to join our DuraClass team.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing purchasing and managing materials and components to support production and business operations. This role requires strong communication negotiation and organizational skills to effectively manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing material planning and expediting with the ability to work under pressure and contribute to a team-driven environment.

Job Perks:

• Weekly Attendance Bonus Get rewarded for showing up and staying on schedule.
• $1000 Retention Bonus Earn extra cash just for joining our team!
• $1000 Referral Bonus Know someone great Refer a friend and get paid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase materials parts and supplies required for production and operations.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers to manage purchase orders and resolve issues.
• Negotiate pricing lead times and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases pricing and inventory using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Assist with material planning and expediting to meet production schedules.
• Identify and resolve supply chain or quality issues through database-driven problem-solving techniques.
• Document processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and audit readiness.
• Support inventory management and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project and production goals.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in purchasing material planning or expediting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel Word and Teams.
• Demonstrated commercial negotiation and supplier interaction skills.
• Strong organizational time management and process documentation capabilities.
• Experience in data-based problem-solving in a supply chain setting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using INFOR or Syteline ERP systems.
• Proven ability to thrive under daily pressure and shifting priorities.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of material purchasing and planning best practices.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced production environment with frequent cross-functional collaboration.
• Office-based role with regular visits to production floor and inventory areas.
• May occasionally involve lifting materials or packages up to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

Medical Dental Vision-multiple plans to choose from
Company paid Life Insurance
STD (Short Term Disability)
LTD (Long Term Disability)
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
PTO (Paid Time Off
Gain Share Bonus Program
Reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses
Tuition assistance
9 company paid holidays

Who we are:

1000 distributors and dealers across North America
11 major brands
Industry-leading technology management team and performance
High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material cleans infrastructure and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal visit:.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other protected category characteristic or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Human Resources at . All other applications must be submitted online.