Buyer

The Buyer position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Candidate will need to be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field.

Requirements

• Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies
• Maintain supplier relationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality.
• Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data
• Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply
• Maintain pertinent item and supplier information in system.
• Process RFQ’s
• Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders
• Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensures all activities performed are done so in compliance with corporate and department policies

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Advancement opportunities
• Full range of benefits, including paid vacation
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision