Sales Manager – Southeastern

Junior Buyer

A Junior Buyer with a background in the manufacturing environment is sought to join our team. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, eager to learn, and possess excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and time management skills.

• Negotiate competitive prices with suppliers
• Compare equipment costs and quality
• Ensure timely order placement and tracking to meet deadlines
• Handle purchase requests
• Document preparation
• Resolve issues related to missing or damaged items
• Make necessary updates to purchase orders

• Operate CNC Plasma table or CNC Waterjet
• Read and understand basic drawings and specifications
• Use basic measuring devices
• Inspect completed cut parts to ensure the parts meet the requirements

The ideal candidate possesses a Business or Engineering Degree and/or minimum 2 years related sales experience in the capital equipment.

• Strategically solicit new sales accounts while servicing an existing account base in those states: MS / AL / GA / SC / FL / AR / LA

• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts on a conventional lathe machine
• Be proficient in general machinist competencies as well as reading blueprints/drawings

• Create 3D designs of equipment and detail drawings
• Review and interpret the mechanical specifications of the technical quote for the equipment that is being assigned
• Execute various calculations as required (material resistance, motor power, etc)
• Select and size key mechanical components
• Understand and interpret the machining die
• Evaluate the needs for tooling and equipment for machining and advise the Manager
• Prepare machinery according to the specifications and drawings
• Execute the first production test and adjustments
• Operate conventional machines, lathe, surface grinder, milling machine, drills and saws