Professional - Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer / Planner

Position Summary :

The Buyer represents the organization in coordinating, monitoring and facilitating a variety of activities involved with the procurement of goods and services to support materials planning and manufacturing operations. This person develops and executes commodity strategies, source selection, cost reduction initiatives, quality improvement and inventory management program goals.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Communicates with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Manages supplier relationships and maintains alternative sourcing available to provide optimal benefits to the organization. Initiates strategic cost saving purchasing initiatives.

Works with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement and to provide material pricing.

Reports on price variances and support material cost variance analysis.

Discusses defective or unacceptable materials or services with quality control personnel, manufacturing team members, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble, take corrective action and pursue vendor returns and credits.

Implements material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with Production to ensure inventory accuracy.

Manages and continuously reviews the Purchase Order System (MRP), to ensure it is accurate, up to date and consistently meets the requirements of the organization to ensure appropriate delivery dates

Facilitates achievement of 99% On-Time Delivery, with no part shortages that result in line stoppages while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Acts as the liaison between Sales, Production, Shipping / Receiving, Quality Control, Finance and Engineering on all matters involving materials purchases that involve production and achievement of the shipping plan.

Responsible for cost data packages, inclusive of obtaining supplier quotes.

Develop consignment, LTA and blanket purchase agreements.

Maintains current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications and memberships. Specific areas of expertise include American Purchasing Society and APICS.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings Ability to understand and articulate mechanical and technical specifications

Ability to do basic math, have the skill to calculate percentages and is good with money Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and applications Strong phone communication skills and writing skills.

Ability to conduct productive meetings with an agenda with suppliers, on and off site, including trip reports and / or meeting notes.

Must be able to maintain confidential information from supplier to supplier and Rotron’s IP Ability to interface tactfully and proactively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance Sales and Management personnel within the organization and with our suppliers.

Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.

Professional and team-based approach to problem solving and negotiation is required.

Strong organization and self-motivation skills are required.

Ability and willingness to learn.

Results oriented while maintaining attention to detail.

Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college in business or supply chain or 5 years of purchasing experience.

1 – 3 years related experience and / or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid drivers license and qualified to rent vehicles and travel domestically.

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle

Ability to travel between AMETEK locations as needed

Ability to travel domestically to meet with suppliers

About Client :

They are a mariner and aerospace manufacturer – buying raw materials, machine components that go into their equipment, outside processing of plating.

Can’t source new suppliers, must work off a set supplier based list.

15% of purchasing is from overseas – there will be international communication.

Pricing was established for fiscal year in Jan, so there are some standard agreed upon pricing, but there might be an item that they can purchase from 3 different suppliers, where negotiation will come into play. A new part could evolve in that commodity that would require them negotiating with approved sources.

80% of product are standard things they purchase. Very small percentage is engineer to order and expediting (contractor won’t handle that).

Must Have :

Proficiency in MS Office, mainly Excel (not to the extent of Macros) due to reports from Oracle are exported in Excel and then buyer / planner must be able to manipulate data thereafter.

Strong communication skills to manage internal comms between quality, engineering, receivers, the floor and suppliers

Self-starter

Purchasing for MRO via their MRP / ERP system Oracle – ability to analyze well

Ability to operate at a fast pace

System is very reliable and intuitive, however, individual must still be able to make sound decisions based on information provided by system

Nice to have

Oracle

Pay Details : $39.00 per hour

Search managed by : Bert Baloga

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Salary : $39