Buyer - $ 30/Hr.

Title: Buyer

Location: 1200 Kennedy Road Windsor Connecticut 06095 United States

Job Description:

• The position of Planner/ Buyer is both exciting & very challenging.

• This position will support the Airport Lighting product lines and requires exceptional problem-solving skills & the ability to build efficient working relationships across functional groups; Quality, Production, Engineering, and various suppliers across all commodities.

• Under limited supervision, performs various planning functions that involves confirming production orders and creating production schedules for work centers to meet customer request dates.

• The assignment also includes procuring supplies and raw materials for the organization.

• Checks requisitions, contacts suppliers on initiation and follow up, processes change orders and revisions.

• Makes purchase at prices consistent with quality, quantity and delivery.

Essential Functions

• Review customer requirements, develop an appropriate weekly production schedule, and assist with the creation of the daily ship schedule that will meet 100% OTD for customer orders

• Maintain metrics for On-Time Delivery (OTD), Days on Hand (DOH), Premium Freight, and others as assigned.

• Provides the data inputs to our monthly shipment targets.

• Manage and respond to MRP requirements in a timely way, maximizing the supply base for delivery, cost and quality.

• Manage supplier performance using leading indicator metrics such as PPV, supplier OTD and quality.

• Lead supplier base reduction activities, cost reduction programs and lead time reduction initiatives to improve overall supply chain performance.

• Participate in material management Kaizen events.

• Responsible for resolving any supplier invoices within a timely manner.

• Initiates requisitions and follows up to ensure timely availability of parts for production to meet customer shipping dates.

• Revises and reschedules purchase orders as necessary to compensate for rush order priorities and material shortages.

• Manages material inventory level to meet or exceed annual inventory management objectives.

• Responsible for observing good business practices, protecting the interest of the company and for buying at the best possible price consistent with time, quality and quantity requirements complying with company policies and procedures.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, CT 06095: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Required)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30