What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer- 1st shift position at Techneeds?
Our client manufactures electronic components. They offer cable, harness, electro-mechanical and fiber optic assemblies, wire cutting, stripping and labeling, and security products, as well as provides installation services. Since 1986, they have been servicing customers in the United States. They continue to do so and are growing...
They have an immediate 1st Shift full time need for a Buyer in Salem, NH.
SUMMARY :
Ability to communicate with all employees in a professional and courteous manner. Able to deal with interruptions in order to keep the production team efficient. Must be a team player with the ability to work with others & share in the responsibilities. Responsible for purchasing a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have 2-3 years procurement experience in this type of industry. Must be comfortable using the computer and have the ability to work and communicate with others professionally at all times.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be able to communicate professionally & work in a team environment.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Must have basic math skills, along with computer experience.
Don' t feel you are the best fit for this job but know someone who is? Refer someone who is hired for this role (or ANY other) and we will offer you a referral bonus for helping us to keep our client happy.
Please be sure to sign up for email notifications when we post a new opening, or check back with http://jobs.techneeds.com to see our list of other openings.
They have an immediate 1st Shift full time need for a Buyer in Salem, NH.
SUMMARY :
Ability to communicate with all employees in a professional and courteous manner. Able to deal with interruptions in order to keep the production team efficient. Must be a team player with the ability to work with others & share in the responsibilities. Responsible for purchasing a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Determine supplier capabilities and works with multiple suppliers to establish a competitive environment.
- Work with quoting team and suppliers to requote existing assemblies.
- Able to effectively interact with team members. Communicates internal problems or issues to managers. Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leaders meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
- Main contact for suppliers – handle questions, comments and obsolete parts
- Administer Shortages (expedite, order samples, make phone calls and follow up)
- Orders items for Safety Stock (2 card system)
- Advise Account Managers of lead time issues
- Vendor returns (Follow thru with credits and replacements; work with AP)
- Advise Sr. Buyer/Planner when blanket and master PO’ s are 60% complete
- Responsible for AVL and setting up new vendor in vendor maintenance
- Handle reschedules
- Suggest items to be added to consignment to the Sr Buyer
- Order non-inventory items with appropriate approvals
- Other Purchasing projects as assigned
- Add items to consignment using tools like queries and reports
- Add cost changes and merges to cost change database
- Customer ECO checklist
- Work with suppliers to retain new pricing for new quotes. (Back up existing Buyer)
- Ability to place new blanket orders with customers. (Back up existing Buyer)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have 2-3 years procurement experience in this type of industry. Must be comfortable using the computer and have the ability to work and communicate with others professionally at all times.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must be able to communicate professionally & work in a team environment.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Must have basic math skills, along with computer experience.
Don' t feel you are the best fit for this job but know someone who is? Refer someone who is hired for this role (or ANY other) and we will offer you a referral bonus for helping us to keep our client happy.
Please be sure to sign up for email notifications when we post a new opening, or check back with http://jobs.techneeds.com to see our list of other openings.
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