Purchaser/Buyer

SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A pre-employment drug screening is required

Places purchase orders for routine stock purchases with suppliers from the approved vendor list in-line with corporate sourcing strategy. This is for both raw materials and/or MRO purchases.

Works with suppliers to achieve the best pricing/delivery.

Directs and coordinates the delivery activities of suppliers. Initiates, maintains and distributes vendor delivery reports to various departments within the organization.

Sends component RFQ’s to suppliers for any new customer RFQ and completes material costing in ERP for the appropriate component.

Maintains the purchasing quote database on a daily basis.

Responsible for management and negotiation of contracts for MRO, indirect materials e.g. chemicals used in plating, and general expense related items. Track purchase and receipt for invoicing reconciliation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains good company image and supplier relations through daily business contacts.
• Confers with vendor to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule
• Communicates delivery schedule requirements with suppliers after purchase agreements/orders have been finalized.
• Responsible for issuing the actual purchase order to the supplier and ensuring the appropriate documents relating to the purchase order are forwarded to the supplier in a timely manner.
• Maintains a minimum four-week window of delivery information to identify potential scheduling problems. Ensure timely delivery from suppliers.
• Solves minor problems.
• Revises purchase orders with pricing, lead time, and revision level information.
• Monitors supplier capacity to determine potential delivery schedule problems.
• Develops alternative delivery plans based on supplier capacity and reports information to Director Procurement.
• Verifies data relating to item numbers and purchase orders is correct in the purchasing and inventory systems.
• Handles routine stock orders and places orders with suppliers who are currently on the approved vendor list.
• Monitors and maintains supplier performance reports.
• Corresponds tactfully with sources of supply to overcome any misunderstandings, complaints, etc. or secure further pertinent information regarding purchased material.
• Performs miscellaneous assignments as required.
• Completion of supplier surveys.,
• Submits timely the necessary information to enable short turnaround times for customer RFQ’s in support of the customer service team
• Maintain Purchasing Quote database.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities/important duties performed occasionally or in addition to the essential duties of the position as well as any additional comments relevant to the position.

• Associates will occasionally assist in the training of other Associates.
• Associates will occasionally be asked to work in other departments throughout the facility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; MAINTAINS A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Oral and Written Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Quality: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity: Meets productivity standards; works efficiently; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Ethics and Professionalism: Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Conserves organizational resources; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person as needed. Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed. Generates suggestions for improving work.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors degree or equivalent; four to ten years of purchasing experience; or equivalent of education and experience

• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups within the organization.
• Ability to formulate reports and author business correspondences and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MRP and materials related systems.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical methods and problem solving methods.
• Ability to solve practical problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate is frequently required to stand and walk.

WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 vaccine required

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $55,000