Buyer I

Join a team of industry professionals who value your skills and talents. At OGI Process Equipment, our goal is to hire talented and motivated people. We offer a friendly work environment with competitive wages and benefits. From engineers to welders, salespeople to sandblasters, OGI has some of the best talent in the industry. Check out our job openings, and we look forward to working with you.

Summary/Objective

The Buyer is in constant contact with our vendors negotiating best rates while also ensuring the right inventory is in stock to support production.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Plan/purchase material and requisitions for production jobs and facilities support
Prepare and submit RFQ/RFI to suppliers
Maintain part/vendor costing information in Epicor ERP
Correct and maintain PO receipt/invoice discrepancies in support of accounting
Coordinate vendor returns and invoice credits
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with engineering specifications
Analyze inventory and determine purchasing parameters to maintain consistent supply
Work closely with production management and engineering on inquiries to new and existing supplies
Monitor due dates and expedite open purchase orders as needed
Maintain and report assigned KPI’s

Competencies

Ability to comprehend engineering specifications
Proficiently communicate between all departments
Prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision
Utilize critical reasoning skills

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include/hearing protection, and safety glasses with side shields. Protective toe footwear is not required when employee is in designated walkways in the plant.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While preforming duties of this job, the person in this position frequently communicates with employees and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee constantly must remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and laminator.

The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

On occasion, may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
Possession of strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices
Working knowledge of MS Office, purchasing software, and Epicor

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

OGI is an equal employment opportunity employer.

OGI recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status.

All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules, and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.

Other Duties

Please 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.

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OGI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.