Buyer

• Reviews demand requirements, on hand inventory, and places purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Works and consults with engineering to identify electrical and mechanical component requirements.
• Monitors supplier and contract manufacturers performance with Quality.
• Communicates with and coordinates the activities of suppliers and internal resources to resolve supplier related issues that impact both Operations and Engineering.
• Contact suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and place purchase orders based on demand.
• Search out and pursue better and more cost-effective ways to procure components of existing product lines.
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Resolve invoice and supplier shipment discrepancies, and handle the return of discrepant, non-conforming, or excess materials.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Assist in invoice payment by ensuring invoices and PO line items are in alignment prior to goods receipt.
• Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages
• Minimize the risk of exposure to excess and obsolete inventory
• Creates and presents weekly raw material report in the operations management meeting to show stock overage and expedited purchasing requirements.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience (preferably in manufacturing)
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented
• Analytical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent time management skills
• Results driven
• Strong communication skills

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.