FECON

Manage procurement activities, analyze data, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize supply chain processes. | Requires experience in manufacturing procurement, ERP systems, and strategic sourcing, with strong negotiation and communication skills. | Job Title: Senior Buyer Manager Title Sr. Manager, Procurement FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company. Job Summary: The Senior Buyer works daily to create purchase orders, evaluates Syteline MRP and analyzes blanket purchase orders for release to production plan. Significant time allocation and focus is placed on cost reduction and sourcing strategy. The Senior Buyer summarizes and reports data to Senior Management. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Utilizes the production plan to ensure material availability for production orders. • Manages on-going tactical procurement/purchasing activity. • Expedites and works with vendors for on time delivery, purchase order management and other administrative duties. • Updates material master data. • Conducts material replenishment strategy: Creates and utilizes strategic, sustainable processes to maximize inflow of inventory relating to material master control (i.e., minimum lot size, safety stock analysis, dead stock, slow /non-movers, valuation of potential stock and scrap suggestions). • Updates material master data. • Drives cost reduction and supplier performance thru strategic sourcing activity. • Collects, summarizes, and reports data to Senior Management as required. • Collaborates with Engineering and Operations for new items, to be transitioned or discontinued, and updates the ERP system. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge of all facets of material, logistics, procurement, warehousing and supply chain management in general. • Knowledge and application of basic Sourcing Strategy practices. • Ability to negotiate effectively. • Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure. • Ability to read manufacturing blueprints and drawings is essential. • Computer programs including MS Office required. EXCEL experience is critical. • Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using who numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to do simple mathematical formulas. • Knowledge and experience with ERP systems; Infor Syteline is a plus. • APICS Certification (CPIM - Certified Planning, Inventory Management) or equivalent a plus Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of 2 years of Manufacturing Procurement experience. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Ability to talk and hear to enable effective communication. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Supporting senior buyers in sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management to ensure cost-effective procurement and smooth operations. | Requires knowledge of procurement practices, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office; entry-level experience preferred. | Job Title: Associate Buyer Manager Title Sr. Manager, Procurement FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company. Job Summary: An Associate Buyer supports senior buyers by helping source, purchase, and manage inventory/merchandise, focusing on product selection, vendor negotiation, inventory monitoring, and administrative tasks like purchase orders, aiming to get quality goods at the best prices for the company. They work with purchasing and operations teams to ensure smooth operations for their assigned categories, requiring strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Conducts day-to-day procurement/purchasing. Including: processing purchase orders from MRP or purchase expense requests, checking with multiple suppliers for lowest prices, negotiating prices/terms, finding alternate suppliers, and track cost savings. • Analyzes pricing (among multiple suppliers), as well vendor performance to inform buying decisions. • Expedites and works with vendors for on time delivery, purchase order management and other administrative duties. • Monitors stock levels for MRP. • Updates material master data. • Works to achieve KPI/Metrics. • Maintains accurate records. • Collaborates with senior buyers, management, etc., to execute cost savings. • Reports within Purchasing using tools but not limited to Syteline, and using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio, Access). • Performs other related duties and supports the office as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge of all procurement/ supply chain practices in general. • Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure with urgency. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with suppliers and internal teams. • Interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to do simple mathematical formulas. • Strong analytical skills. • Computer programs including MS Office required. EXCEL experience is critical. • Knowledge and experience with ERP systems a plus; Infor Syteline is a plus. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree. Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management or related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. • Entry-level or 0-2 years in procurement or related purchasing roles. • Some Manufacturing Procurement experience preferred. Physical Requirements: • Ability to talk and hear to enable effective communication. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel or crouch • Vision abilities required by this job to read and write. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.