Buyer II

Description:

Position Summary

Hiller Measurements Buyer processes bills of materials (BOM) into purchase orders. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing and tracking orders, ensuring on-time delivery of orders, interfacing with vendors, quoting, and working with management/engineering to ensure project parts requirements and production needs are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and determine the best deals for buying parts from given parts lists.
• Create, ensure accuracy, and place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Hiller Engineering Department and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and cost savings on purchases with vendors.
• Maintain approved supplier/vendor lists; evaluate suppliers/vendors based on metrics.
• Assist with quoting new projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and working with a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement.
• Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning.
• Experience with ERP system (Epicor preferred).
• Experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts is preferred but not required.
• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident (due to company contracts falling under the ITAR).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.