What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Koike Aronson, Inc.?
Additional Benefit: Profit Sharing Plan
Position Summary
Coordinate the procurement of materials and components from domestic, foreign and internal sources. Responsible for ensuring quality, delivery and the best value of procured items.
This individual will also be responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers, developing/maintain metrics to monitor our suppliers and direct our spend.
Meet with representatives of companies to understand their product offerings.
Prepare monthly purchasing report to be distributed per requirements.
Contact vendors/suppliers to verify on-time shipment and expedite orders as needed.
Investigates availability, quality and best pricing available from suppliers.
Requests formal quotations from vendor/suppliers using specifications provided by the engineering department.
Reviews and authorizes payment of vendor/supplier invoices where the pricing does not match the Purchase Order issues.
Authorizes the return of merchandise found unacceptable upon receipt.
Authorize, maintain and place purchase orders for plant services as required, as an example: Lawn service, plowing service and cleaning service.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree (A.A.S.) or one or more years related buying experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge beneficial.
Epicor MRP system knowledge a plus.
High degree of mechanical aptitude.
Pay Rate: Starting $21 to $23 per hour
https://www.koike.com/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23