Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer Position at FAST

FAST is hiring a Buyer for our Auburn, Nebraska location. At FAST, we don't just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride. Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed.

Our core values are KNOW & SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD TRUST, FIND A BETTER WAY and GRIT. Our purpose is to deliver winning solutions to help our customers, communities, and employees thrive.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of something that matters– your work keeps operations moving worldwide
• Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first day
• Real ownership through our ESOP– FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
• Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
• A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career

FAST Global Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Buyer to support the purchase and flow of materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed for daily operations. This role is responsible for reviewing requirements, requesting and comparing quotes from established suppliers, issuing accurate purchase orders, monitoring order status, coordinating vendor returns, following up on delivery schedules, resolving pricing or receiving discrepancies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to help ensure materials arrive on time and support production needs.

• Review material requirements, purchase requisitions, and planning reports to determine purchasing priorities that support production schedules and customer demand.
• Request, compare, and document supplier quotes from established vendors while evaluating price, lead time, service, and quality considerations.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders with accurate part numbers, quantities, pricing, delivery dates, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor open purchase orders, track delivery commitments, follow up on late or at-risk orders, and communicate updates to planning, inventory, production, and other internal teams.
• Coordinate with receiving, inventory, accounts payable, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies related to quantities, pricing, invoices, packing slips, damaged material, or incorrect shipments.
• Manage vendor returns, including return authorizations, replacement material, credit follow-up, and clear communication with impacted departments.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, delivery notes, order confirmations, and system updates within the company's purchasing or ERP systems.
• Support inventory control by reviewing usage, backorders, safety stock concerns, and material availability, and by helping identify shortages before they affect production.
• Communicate professionally with established suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, order acknowledgments, delivery status, and corrective actions when needed.
• Partner with internal departments to understand changing priorities, expedite critical material, and help keep work orders and production schedules moving.
• Follow company purchasing procedures, approval requirements, and documentation standards while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, supply chain, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn purchasing, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze pricing, compare supplier options, and make sound purchasing recommendations.

• Experience negotiating with suppliers or vendors.
• Knowledge of inventory control, vendor management, and purchase order processes.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities…