American Wheatley – Broken Arrow, OK
À propos American Wheatley American Wheatley is a leading manufacturer of HVAC expansion tanks, hydronic accessories, and custom pressure vessels, proudly based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. We deliver high-quality, American-made solutions to customers nationwide and are looking for a detail-oriented purchasing professional to join our team on a part-time basis.
We are seeking a Part-Time Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement operations. This role is ideal for an up-and-coming purchasing professional with some hands-on experience who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers 20–25 hours per week with flexible scheduling (primarily Monday–Friday during business hours). No degree required – we are willing to train the right candidate.
Principales responsabilités
- Assist in sourcing, quoting, and purchasing raw materials, components, and MRO supplies in accordance with production schedules and inventory levels.
- Issue purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supplier discrepancies (pricing, quality, lead times).
- Maintain accurate purchasing records in our ERP system (e.g., PO status, vendor performance, cost data).
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and accounting teams to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
- Support vendor qualification, negotiation, and relationship management.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts or stock replenishment planning.
- Handle expediting of critical orders and freight coordination as needed.
- Minimum 2–3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (required).
- Proven ability to read blueprints, BOMs, and technical specifications is a strong plus.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) – we will train on our system.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with data analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience in metal fabrication, HVAC, or pressure vessel industries.
- APICS/CPM certification or coursework.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ASME standards.
Notre offre
- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
- Flexible part-time schedule (20–25 hours/week).
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing, employee-owned company.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training provided – no prior ERP experience with our specific system needed.
Location On-site at our Broken Arrow, OK facility (no remote option).
American Wheatley est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous célébrons la diversité et nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif pour tous les employés.