Associate Buyer jobs in Keene, NH

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Procure products within assigned planner codes in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Negotiate best value with suppliers
• Obtain materials quotation for prices and delivery as required
• Procure products within assigned commodity areas in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Identify and reduce long lead times in the system by utilizing material strategies with suppliers
• Review daily MRP exception messages, purchase order status, and order action reports and take appropriate action
• Resolve material price variances
• Identify alternate solutions for obsolete components and work with engineering for approval
• Ensure timely delivery of products to support production needs
• Maintain purchasing data in computer system so that it is always current
• Resolve problems that occur periodically with suppliers
• Maintain appropriate lead times, minimums and multiples, and vendor information for all assigned parts in the system

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the laws of purchasing
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results
• Strong math and computational skills 
• Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization
• Ability to negotiate professionally
• Ability to problem solve issues involving multiple variables and limited standardization
• Ability to multitask effectively and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Required Experience & Education 

• Bachelor's degree in related field 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant job experience 
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K Matching and Vestment
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off)