Buyer

As a Buyer at Pentagon Technolgies, you will be a member of our larger Supply Chain team, and will be responsible for identifying and procuring materials, equipment, and all externally provided services required to maintain the continuity of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Supply Chain with continual efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate price tactics, and ensure all commercial terms conform to Pentagons contractual requirements.
• Participate in Supply Chain weekly process recommendations, innovative solutions, forecast planning and actions required to achieve business goals
• Assist SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) evaluation of respective vendors, suppliers and all external providers core competencies to meet targeted performance goals
• Manage all procurement activities, including low inventory reports, ROPs, (Reordering Points) RFPs (Request for Proposals), and PRs (Purchase Requisitions) required to fulfill demands
• Negotiate directly with all external providers to get the best possible pricing and commercial terms
• Assist the procurement of capital investments, including administrating RFPs, awarding business and budget management to ensure cost control policies
• Analyze inventory levels for activity and identify stagnant SKUs. Provide recommendations to improve consumption rates and reduce on-hand carrying cost
• Collate purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and replenish goods as per set stocking levels, and/or best economical ordering points
• Track order status and run weekly OOR (Open Order Reports) to ensure 100% fulfillment and make certain external providers are achieving delivery commitments
• Work with the logistics team to determine cost-effective methods for both inbound and outbound materials, hazmat requirements, DOT regulations, and international documentation in accordance to international trade requirements
• Liaison with internal departments, particularly operations, inventory control, quality, and accounting
• Meet with vendors and external providers to build relationships and assist in managing their performance. Assist supply chain supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and compliance to Pentagons standards
• Responsibilities include monthly cycle count evaluations to ensure 95% accuracy, assist inventory management across multiple warehouses, and enforce Pentagon stock balancing polices. Work directly with internal customers (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance) and external vendors.
• Partner with the internal accounting department to provide resolutions for all billing errors, on-hand recorded values, and financial requests between the business groups.
• Maintaining a professional working environment at all times, enforcing supply chain organizational policies, completing project activities, maintaining detailed and accurate records for all purchases and equipment expenses

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to work in a group office and chemical processing plant environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs, and conform to Pentagon safety policies
• Assistance should be requested if the required lift is difficult, or other circumstances make the lift unsafe

• 3-5 years related experience
• Associate degree preferred, High school diploma or adequate years of experience is acceptable
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of procurement
• Ability and knowledge to manage cost control functions, analyze data, and provide informative findings to support business decision strategies
• Extensive experience in prioritizing and organizing work activities and multiple tasks within set deadlines
• Familiarity with prototype and product design control processes via ECR, (Engineering change request) per industry standard change control policies (QMS)
• Self-directed and detailed oriented with natural desire to work as a team to solve problems
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills, with the ability to validate fair market pricing through consulting channels
• Deep understanding of planning, order fulfillment, logistics, warehouse management, inventory control systems including kanbans, consigned inventory, FIFO, and RMAs
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and window base MRP software
• Ability to travel to Pentagons remote locations and onsite business reviews with vendors, if required
• Ability to follow instructions and enforce policies
• Willing to work the required time that is needed to fulfill the daily work task. Overtime and occasional traveling to remote facilities may be necessary

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