What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Virginia Transformer Corp.?
US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”
Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp., is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”
We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and other.
The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its five state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.
Summary: This position is responsible for quotation solicitation/analysis and purchasing of assigned products for all corporate divisions in accordance with guidelines determined by the Materials Director.
1. Analyze MRP and prepare purchase orders for order placement.
2. Obtain and distribute material specifications for quotes.
3. Analyze quotations and make recommendations for material changes.
4. Negotiate services and material prices etc.
5. Assure vendor performance.
6. Maintain accurate and up to date vendor history file.
7. Source new vendors and materials.
8. Keep management informed of economic situations to insure cost effectiveness of materials.
9. Inform supervisor of materials price changes.
10. Complete weekly cost reduction sheets.
11. Expedite all assigned orders.
Required:
1. One to Three (1-3) years commercial buying experience in related industry.
2. Keen, aggressive communications (particularly in negotiation) and organizational skills.
3. Established math proficiency.
Preferred:
1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Business.
2. Buying experience in transformer or closely – related industry.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 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
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Roanoke, VA 24012: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Experience:
- Buyer: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $0