Buyer

About Optimas:

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support
focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse
customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every
community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve,
leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of
service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

Position overview:

The Buyer is responsible for optimizing product availability and lowest cost in a multi-location
global distribution environment. Outstanding collaboration with other members of the Supply
Chain, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support Teams is critical to achieve the
objectives.

Main responsibilities:

The Buyer will be responsible for the following:

 Respond to demand requests and place purchase orders for materials to meet
requirements.
 Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost, quality and supply assurance goals are
met.
 Monitor purchase price variances and resolve shipping & invoice discrepancies
 Implement supply chain strategies & manage day to day supply issues.
 Manage inventory levels based on market rate of demand.
 Identify cost reduction opportunities
 Collaborate with strategic sourcing on supplier roadmaps and strategies
 Manage supplier compliance to contracts (costs, lead-times, terms, etc)
 Monitor and manage supplier delivery performance.
 Identify, resolve, and expedite issues to ensure timely identification and procurement of
materials.
 Communicate pertinent information to both internal customers and international
suppliers to keep apprised and to prevent problems.
 Streamline procurement processes with efficient use of ERP/MRP systems and other
tools
 Assure that all system generated planning tasks are executed and all system data is
maintained.

Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

 Knowledge of materials management, supply chain, distribution, warehousing and
purchasing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location