Buyer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities*:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Supports sales and estimating with obtaining raw material, outside processing and freight cost
• Source tough to find raw materials and special process suppliers within a short time frame
• Sends out request for quotes to suppliers
• Request approval from engineering on alternate materials
• Maintain RFQ’s for quotes
• Compares quotes and provides estimating with the most competitive cost and lead time
• Provides feedback to suppliers on quotes
• Locate new suppliers for special processing and raw material as needed
• Establish Non-disclosure agreements with new or potential suppliers
• Add item attributes in ERP system for new parts related to new products
• Add New Suppliers to ERP system as needed
• Maintain Material Reqs and MRP for Purchase Items
• Place orders for all material/service requirements to meet supply and demand
• Ensure purchase order reflects requirements as specified on customer prints or approved deviation
• Follows up with suppliers on open orders to ensure on time deliver and notate changes for all orders
• Communicate delays of material and outside processes to customer service, sales, and production
• Contact freight companies for status on orders
• Assist accounting with resolving invoices in dispute
• Maintain supplier reassessment reviews
• Review supplier analysis with Manager

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copier/scanner, and filing cabinets. Buyer will need to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Infrequent travel (<10%) is expected.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MRP/ERP business software.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written format.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• You are a highly motivated, result-oriented self-starter, and can deliver successful results with minimal guidance.
• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding company expectations
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value added service to our clients, customers, and vendors.
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles, Leadership, and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability
• Strong Comprehension of Traceability Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in related field or a minimum of 3-5 years’ of proven sourcing experience.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with reviewing engineering prints, material certificates of conformances a plus

International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR):

• Must be either; US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

• Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice