What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUYER position at Argus Technical Services?
BUYER
Responsibilities:
- Utilize MRP software to determine material and service needs
- Prepare requests for Emergency orders and purchase orders
- Analyze costs and negotiate prices for goods and services
- Monitor existing orders to ensure on time deliveries
- Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules, quality issues, and cost concerns
- Expedite supplier orders as required to support production
- Perform assigned tasks directed at achieving total cost reductions in material and contracted services costs in support of the manufacturing process
- Carry out the purchasing processes necessary to provide the proper goods and services, as required by operations, on a timely, competitive, and cost-effective basis, such as (but not limited to) purchase order preparation and invoice discrepancy resolution.
- Ensure inventory levels of all items purchased are in accordance with established purchasing practices
- Build and maintain a vendor base
Qualifications:
- Bachelor/Associate Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred
- Three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP software & assembly workflow as related to supply chain management
- Strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions
- Must have negotiation experience along with data-analysis, and strategic-thinking.
Direct Hire
$55-$70k
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Buying/Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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