Buyer

Overview

Advanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC) is looking for a sharp and resourceful Buyer to join our Accounting Team. This is a critical role at the core of our operations, helping us deliver high-performance equipment to customers across industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecom. If you have a knack for negotiating, tracking details, and making smart purchasing decisions—this role might be your perfect fit.

Base pay range $32.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Job Details

• Seniority level — Entry level
• Employment type — Full-time
• Industry — Equipment Rental Services

Responsibilities

• Research products, prepares purchase orders, places orders, and selects vendors.
• Requests and analyzes quotes received to ensure equipment or parts are available in sufficient quantity and provides lead time.
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply.
• Monitoring purchase orders to ensure product is received on time and tracks back orders.
• Review utilization of product, and ROI to determine if it is fiscally correct to send product for repair.
• Works with Warehouse staff to maintain inventory records and receipt of product on time.
• Consults with suppliers to obtain correct equipment based on specifications and negotiates for discount or extended warranty.
• Establishes terms, researches, and recommends new vendors; creates new vendor accounts as necessary.
• Negotiate price concessions with vendors for requisitions to meet set metrics.
• Monitors and maintains purchase order systems.
• Updates pricing annually and continues to maintain records and files for efficient operation.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contract to vendors who meet the deadlines and product specifications.
• Consults with Sales department with pre-sale information and conducts equipment searches.
• Ensures all open purchase orders are accurate and all purchase orders received physically are received in the GP monthly.
• Verifies invoices from suppliers if purchase orders are not referenced.
• Processes approved and completed electronic requisitions; creates purchase order.
• Creates and Processes Return to Vendor (RTV) for equipment for calibration, repair or return to vendor.
• Verify vendor information and update approved vendor list.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (test equipment or electronics industry a plus).
• Skilled negotiator with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in multiple software systems.
• Familiarity with technical equipment a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, vision + 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and professional development
• Collaborative, growth-minded company culture
• A front-row seat to the latest technology in test & measurement

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now or message us to connect and learn more about the opportunity.