Merchandise Buyer jobs in Akron, OH

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

The buyer is responsible for procuring components to support production and customer needs, along with inventory control.

REPORTS TO (Title) : Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from select suppliers to achieve cost and service objectives

• Select suppliers to best fulfill Akron Brass needs (price, delivery, quality, etc)

• Working within the capacity of a service organization, resolve daily operating issues with suppliers and internal stake holders

• Analyze and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, supplier value added resources, inventory management, and quality enhancement

• Drive for customer satisfaction, both external and internal, through timely results on situational needs

• Manage supplier relationships to best achieve predetermined goals including implementing and overseeing supplier specific strategies

• Assist in the negotiation of price and terms/conditions including basic understanding of contract management and driving to agreed goals

• Assist in the evaluation of preferred suppliers

• Identify opportunities for process development, personally, as well as intra- and inter-departmentally

• Identify opportunities for inventory improvement (lead time, MOQ, reorder point)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills

• Requires high degree of accuracy

• Must have excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with technical resources

• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly follow through with appropriate urgency

• Strong problem solving skills

• Working understanding of prints and machining processes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in Business Administration (or related degree) or equivalent work experience

• 2 years’ experience in a purchasing role

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Perform general office functions.

• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use.

• General manufacturing, warehouse and office 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.

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IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Operations