What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Teledyne Hastings Instruments?
Job Summary:
This position is located at our facility in Hampton, VA. Evaluates, selects, places, and expedites assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of moderate complexity, diversification or expense. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity.
Detailed Description:
* Coordinates activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
* Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
* Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
* Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
* Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
* Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
* Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
* Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
* Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
* Analytical
* Problem Solving
* Project Management
* Technical Skills
* Customer Service
* Oral Communication
* Written Communication
* Teamwork
* Business Acumen
* Cost Consciousness
* Ethics
* Organizational Support
* Judgment
* Motivation
* Planning/Organizing
* Professionalism
* Quality
* Quantity
* Safety and Security
* Adaptability
* Initiative
* Innovation
Requirements:
- Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite of products to include Excel, Word, and Power Point required
- Knowledge or experience with Power BI or Microsoft Access would be a plus
Other Essential Duties
* Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.
Candidate must possess U.S. citizenship or be a "U.S. Person". (A U.S. Person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident “Green Card holder” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(20) or who is a ”Protected Individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.