Jr. Buyer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Include but are not limited to:

• Consults with user departments on purchases and selects vendor/suppliers to order commodities, materials, and services that best meet the requirements of the organization.
• Reviews and analyzes inventory levels, materials requirement planning, and marketing projected requirements to anticipate and determine manufacturing needs.
• Reviews commodities and equipment specifications and prepares detailed specifications for solicitation of bids.
• Maintains effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Maintains constant communications with manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and engineering staff to coordinate purchasing needs for the production of products.
• Obtains product and price information from vendors and prepares purchase requisitions.
• Reviews opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered.
• Reviews costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications to provide the best value for the dollar spent.
• Provides complex and technical information relating to the purchase of various manufacturing components, materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares and maintains various purchasing logs and reports.
• Maintains vendor and provider contact list and list of materials acquired per vendor.
• Support cross-departmental functions as required to meet customer needs.
• Supports cross-training staff and new hires.
• Follows established procedures, work instructions, and operational controls implemented by the company to comply with all applicable legal requirements.
• Follows safe working practices and properly wears personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Industrial Technology or a related field and 3 years’ experience in purchasing electro-mechanical assembly components with emphasis on casting, stampings, and powdered metal components; or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. International purchasing experience, Production and Inventory Management Certification (CPIM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification preferred.

• Knowledge of and skill in purchasing methods and procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Knowledge of local and national market practices and pricing methods.
• Knowledge of material receiving and invoicing procedures.
• Ability to interpret information and draw specifications for a variety of components and commodities.
• Ability to evaluate the financial, production, and delivery capability of potential bidders and/or vendors.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Skills in effectively listening and communicating verbally and in writing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to compile and maintain records, logs, and organize reports.
• Ability to operate office equipment; computers, phones, scanners, etc.…
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and purchasing and recordkeeping software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Be willing to work weekend hours, and overtime as required.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish, preferred.