Buyer 1

POSITION TITLE: Buyer I

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Procure assigned commodities, goods and services.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from suppliers. Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Procure commodities assigned in a timely manner.

• Output: Purchase Order Management
• Ensures that purchase orders are monitored and managed.
• Communicate to the relevant group(s) any deviations from job requirements.
• Monitor purchasing costs to mitigate price increases.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

• Output: Request for Quotes
• Performs request for quotes with existing/new suppliers based upon business needs.
• Ensures database(s) are kept up to date with current data.
• Ensures all relevant information is flowed to suppliers and estimating personnel. This can include material specification(s), special process specification(s), manufacturer’s specification(s), and/or customer specification(s).

• Output: Supplier Management
• Establish new and maintain current suppliers as necessary.
• Monitor assigned suppliers for pricing, delivery, and quality performance.
• Taking action as needed to correct, develop, and mitigate supply risks. Escalating issues as needed.

• Output: General Duties
• Responsible for following all documented and posted safety procedures and requirements.
• Contributes to efficient company operations by performing other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with and follow documented Quality/ISO procedures as well as company and department policy.
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year purchasing experience preferred.
• Associates Degree in Business, Office Administration, or equivalent preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• ISO/AS9100 Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work under general direction.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, time management, and deadlines.
• Ability to read/interpret detailed drawings, specification, and technical documents.
• Ability to communicate with other departments.
• Excellent Data entry skills (MS Word/Powerpoint/Outlook/Excel).
• Understanding of Manufacturing/Purchasing software or equivalent.
• General understanding of accounting, inventory, budgeting, and purchasing concepts/activities.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with suppliers.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Extensive phone, computer, and desk work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Work Remotely:

• No