Buyer
St. Louis, MO - USA
Job Summary
Roeslein & Associatesis a global leader in engineering manufacturing and construction services specializing in modularpre-fabricatedsolutions for the energy beverage and industrial sectors. With a focus on safety innovation and sustainability Roeslein delivers turnkey project execution from concept to commissioning. Our team is driven by a commitment to quality and client successoperatingacross North America South America Europe and Asia.
Why Join Roeslein
At Roeslein youre not just taking a job youre becoming an employee owner. As part of an employee owned-organization you share the success you help create while building a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.
A Values Driven People-First Culture
We live by a simple but powerful ethos:Remain Humble. Stay Hungry. Be means:
- Working hard and continuously improving
- Treating people with respect and integrity
- Prioritizing safety and quality in everything we do
- Enjoying the work we do together
Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits
We offer a rewards package designed to support your whole life - at work and at home:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Paid vacation holidays and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Education and tuition reimbursement
- Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
Growth Development & Career Paths
We believe careers should grow not stall. Whether youre early in your career or bring years of experience we support your development through:
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Ongoing technical safety and leadership training
- Clear pathways for advancement across teams and disciplines
- Tuition and education reimbursement
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials for domestic and international jobs according to project-defined scopes and specifications. This role works closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to gather material requirements issue RFQs place and track purchase orders and communicate with vendors to ensure timely delivery. Position may be located in St. Louis MO or Red Bud IL.
- Create and manage requisitions and purchase orders from initiation to completion
- Source materials and negotiate pricing lead times and terms with new and existing vendors
- Coordinate with Engineering and PM teams to confirm material specifications and handle substitutions as needed
- Track and expedite deliveries; proactively communicate updates and delays to internal stakeholders
- Monitor industry trends to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement processes
- Collaborate with Project Managers on buyout reports and approval tracking
- Partner with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies and support accurate billing
- Conduct cost analysis benchmarking and scenario planning to support procurement decisions
- Enter and maintain accurate data in purchasing and accounting systems
- Ensure timely receipt of technical documents and drawings tied to purchase orders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of technical documents materials and goods
- Find and cultivate new vendor/supplier relationships for the products and services used across our market verticals
- Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or a related field preferred; High School Diploma or GED required
- 12 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting; exposure to purchasing supply chain or logistics strongly preferred
- Familiarity with procurement of raw materials (steel pipe panel components electrical or mechanical parts) preferred
- Experience using ERP or purchasing systems including Oracle Viewpoint or similar platforms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word) Teams and SharePoint
- Strong math analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable negotiating with vendors and working directly with engineers PMs and cross-functional teams
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy required
- Able to prioritize multitask and manage time effectively in a high-volume purchasing environment
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers clients vendors and other business contacts.
- Must comply with Roeslein & Associates core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.
Build a Career with Ownership and Purpose
If you are looking for meaningful work strong values and a company that genuinely invests in your futureRoeslein is a place you can grow.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The job description does not necessarily contain all the actual or essential duties of this position. All job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen and background check. This role will be open until filled.
About Company
Roeslein & Associates proudly provides innovative EPC solutions for can making, renewables, energy and industrial manufacturing worldwide.