What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Gorbel?
Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Work Shift:
Job Description:
Specific Duties:
- Tactical purchasing of production materials at planned quality, delivery, and cost levels for assigned facilities/product lines
- Visit key existing and potential new suppliers
- Provide regular performance feedback to assigned suppliers and assure closeout of supplier corrective action requests
- Negotiate, execute, and administer contracts with suppliers
- Resolve escalated issues between Gorbel and suppliers
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
- Work with Finance to take advantage of early payment discounts
- Ensure item, vendor, records, and purchasing data accuracy in ERP system
- Support business development teams with the sourcing and procurement of new materials
- Provide periodic cost change analysis and monitor steel market price direction
- Some day time and overnight travel to North American suppliers and Gorbel facilities
- Manage change orders between customer service, suppliers, and manufacturing including expediting materials to ensure Gorbel’s on-time shipment performance
- Process non-conforming material reports (NCMR’s) in a timely manner
- Actively drive continuous improvement and utilize problem-solving skills
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- At least two years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing ERP environment
- Working knowledge of various manufacturing processes to assist in sourcing decisions including metal fabrication and machining
- Ability to read drawings and match to supplier capability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to understand project requirements and communicate openly and clearly with suppliers, engineering, project managers, and manufacturing
Preferred Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree
- Knowledge of Infor/Syteline systems
- Professional supply chain certification (APICS, ISM,APS)
Work Environment:
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
- Unassisted lifting up to 25 pounds
- Bending, walking, kneeling, pushing/pulling
- Wearing all PPE as required
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Min $59,612.00 - Max $79,481.00
Salary : $79,481
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