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Buyer
Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities with NEK’s sales, production, and engineering teams to acquire materials in the most cost effective and timely manner. This individual will perform price analysis and volume planning for all purchased components. Responsibilities will also include expediting orders, gathering quotations, and obtaining components, equipment, and services. Must monitor and report on purchase price variances, and evaluate supplier reliability regarding on time delivery as needed by NEK.
DUTIES
· Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiate with suppliers.
· Order and coordinate the delivery of parts/materials according to the needs of the master sales schedule.
· Assist the sales organization by answering questions regarding expedites of supplier delivery dates, provide shipping information and lead times, and allocation of materials in stock.
· Expedite requirements as needed (i.e., shortage/pre-shortage, back orders, late order reports).
· Control the inventory of assigned production parts, materials in accordance with company requirements.
· Review receipts of goods and compare with expected receipts, to ensure on time delivery needs for production.
· Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill expected delivery dates that may delay production or delivery.
· Generate updated delivery reports utilizing ERP
· Update project plans with vendor confirmed dates or rescheduled dates as needed.
· Responsible for reporting cost variance and researching/recommending options.
· Responsible for knowledge and adherence to, and promotion of quality policies, procedures and work instructions.
· Responsible for adherence to and promotion of maximum safety standards.
· Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
2-4 years’ experience in an electronics or manufacturing purchasing environment preferred.
Recent college graduates looking to establish a career in purchasing are also encouraged to apply.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY
None
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Hardware & Office Equipment
$63k-78k (estimate)
06/09/2024
10/05/2024
newenglandkeyboard.com
FITCHBURG, MA
25 - 50
1985
DAVID P MYERS
$5M - $10M
Hardware & Office Equipment
New England Keyboard Electronic Assemblies Manufacturer with over 30 Years Experience, ISO 9001 Certified, US and ITAR Licensed Offshore Factories New England Keyboard, Inc. (NEK) is an engineering and design company specializing in the design and manufacture of custom keyboards, keypads, and membrane switch keyboards, including custom electronics and enclosures. In addition to our data entry products, we offer a large variety of custom components including: resistive and capacitive type touch screens, Kapton cables, bare rigid-flex and flex PCB assemblies, military grade LCDs, cast metal comp ...
onents, and in-mold decorated (IMD) components, to name but a few.
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