Buyer 1

General Position Description

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years related procurement experience, possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting commercial, Government and defense industries.  This individual must have the ability to quickly and easily grasp new concepts in an effort to become an independent problem solver.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Owns tactical execution of supply strategy.
• Responsible to analysis the MRP to procure the correct material to required production dates
• Issues, manages and maintains purchasing documents as directed by MRP or Non production requisition.
• Cost, schedule and inventory accountability for production & Non production material.
• Monitors supplier performance and provides regular feedback to Director of Supply Chain and Quality
• Reviews all delivery issues and takes appropriate action to prevent schedule interruption.
• Expedite, escalate as required to meet a dynamic production schedule
• Works closely with Supplier Quality to disposition non conforming material within prescribed timelines.
• Interface with all the business units
• Develop and qualify new suppliers’ injunction with Engineering
• Work to meet cost saving goals set by Management
• Negotiate with suppliers for the most competitive overall cost of the product
• May include other duties as assigned and/or special projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with assemblies, components and metal fabrication.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask and think out of the box.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high paced, and at time stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to excel, word.
• Experience with ERP / MRP systems

Preferred Requirements:

• BS in Business or other technical discipline is preferred
• Ability to work well across all levels of the organization
• A strong technical background

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally prolonged periods of standing
• Must be able to walk for prolonged periods
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. at times
• Must be able to travel to suppliers