Buyer

Join Our Team as a Buyer and Shape the Future of Our Supply Chain!

Are you a master negotiator with an eye for detail and a passion for finding the best deals? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building relationships with suppliers, and have a knack for anticipating market trends? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Buyer with us, you'll play a critical role in shaping our supply chain, ensuring that we deliver high-quality products while optimizing costs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, stay ahead of industry trends, and make impactful decisions that drive our business forward.

If you're ready to take your procurement career to the next level and be part of a dynamic, innovative team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Monitors specific PMR part classes and outside WCP reports to identify needs for materials, parts and outside services
• Enters purchase orders (PO) based on various source documents originating from several departments. Issues POs using available technology and approved methods
• Works in conjunction with INQC and Stockroom personnel to address incoming nonconforming goods and services and initiate the NCR process when appropriate
• Quote incoming outside purchases using the work center priority report and attaches the quotes in jobs
• Updates and maintains purchased parts in M1
• Supports Sales team’s needs in quote inquiries for active purchased parts in M1. Utilizes M1 calls
• Performs a two-way match between the receiving document and PO and enters results into the system for payment. Surfaces and works to resolve variances with the supplier, engaging the DMR process when appropriate
• Demonstrates the Caldwell Company Values with the “Easy to Do Business With” initiative in all work activities
• Complies with all safety rules and requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years’ experience as a buyer for purchased parts and raw materials, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• PC proficiency including MS Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to successfully organize and manage multiple tasks
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong detail orientation
• Proven ability to read blueprints

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee is required to stand and walk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,070.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Negotiation: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 2 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,070 - $80,000