Buyer I

Company Description:

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:

Procures production, equipment and MRO materials necessary for the operation of the business. Performs other assignments related to the procurement and management of materials from suppliers. Responsible for negotiating with approved vendors, assuring the timeliness of deliveries and accuracy of orders, and following up with vendors when there is a problem with delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes customer purchase orders for compliance to BHE or customer’s contract terms
• Analyzes and executes Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) on weekly basis.
• Continuously monitors and verifies materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.
• Responsible for attaining inventory goals for assigned customers or commodities.
• Ensures materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
• Executes and maximizes negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability and overall procurement cost including freight and payment terms.
• Executes corporate contracts and ensures suppliers’ adherence to negotiated terms.
• Maintains integrity of data to minimize material liability and to optimize working capital.
• Monitors and continuously strives to improve supplier's delivery and quality performance.
• Addresses and resolves recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools, and coordination with corporate procurement team.
• Request and analyze quotations concerning items that meet company design and specification and check for reasonableness of price on such items
• Analyze potential impact of forecast and production schedule changes on component procurement.
• Develop, document and maintain supply chain solutions and programs to drive efficiencies, flexibility and cost reductions (i.e. Kanban, safety stock, VMI, EDI).

Other information:

• In depth knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Self-driven and motivated individual
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office products
• APICS Certification (CSCP/CPIM) is a plus.
• Understanding of the extended process of material procurement, inventory analysis
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and familiarity with, or ability to gain familiarity with, procurement requirements for electronics and related agreements.
• Flexibility to support global business operation as needed
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when representing the company in supply chain decisions.
• Knowledge of billing practices and controls.

Education:

4-year degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.

Geographical Location: Alabama: Huntsville

Physical Location: Huntsville, AL

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you above the age of 18 ?
• Do you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, OPT)?

Experience:

• Material Resource Planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing Agents: 1 year (Preferred)
• Buyer: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• APICS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $65,000