Buyer

Description

• Ensure efficient stocking level of parts, materials and supplies for company production functions.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts and materials for production and special projects by actively monitoring supplier performance to purchase order.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control guidelines.
• Ensure pricing for parts and materials is up-to-date and accurate.
• Develop resources to ensure availability and economical procurement of material, equipment, parts and supplies for all company production and sales.
• Research and develop vendor resource for purchase or fabrication of parts and material that will ensure competitive pricing and delivery.
• Attend regularly scheduled production meetings.
• Monitor project and production schedules and ensure delivery deadlines are being met.
• Generate all documents required by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure effective communication within the department and with all company functions.
• Ensure suppliers are performing to accepted terms of the purchase agreement.
• Generate and monitor Bottleneck report updating and expediting as needed.
• Ensure production/sales schedule is supported through efficient creation of purchase orders that meet the demands as dictated by the MRP system or purchase requisitions.
• Provide timely and cost effective incoming and outgoing deliveries.

Requirements

• Basic Computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of software applications (specifically MS Excel.)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.
• 2-4 years purchasing and inventory control experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, with concept of accounting principles.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Associate degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Read and understand drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to generate effective purchase orders.
• Must have the following physical abilities:
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.
• Ability to perform calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and fractions as well as a fluent working knowledge of geometry.
• Basic Knowledge of accepted standard purchasing practices.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance