Purchasing Buyer

Description

• 70K - 80K DOE
• This is a DAY SHIFT/ON SITE position. Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM
• Reports to Purchasing Manager

Education

• Associates Degree or equivalent or minimum 5 years work experience in field.
• APICS Certification desirable.

Experience

• At least 5 years related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, and basics of cost accounting preferably in the wire, cable, and electrical component industry.
• Prior experience with an ISO 9000 registered manufacturing company.
• Work history within an ISO 13485 or ISO 16949 is preferable.
• Knowledge of international purchasing is preferable.
• Prior knowledge of Export Compliance, lean manufacturing, REACH and RoHS are a PLUS.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• PC literate with spreadsheets / Excel, databases, and word-processing / Microsoft.
• Prior ERP & MRP system experience; knowledge of Microsoft D365 preferable.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding and experience with standard purchase order software platforms.
• Ability to work independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Efficient organization and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills. Listening and presentation skills. Negotiating skills. Attention to detail and able to articulate. A team player and dependable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) from qualified vendors and select the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Work with suppliers to expedite or push out deliveries based on material demands.
• Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness of clarity.
• Assesses material purchase history and projected needs.
• Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimal price and delivery.
• Awards purchase orders to selected vendors.
• Performs data entry as necessary.
• Files RMA requests for rejected material.
• Files damage claims with in-coming freight carriers.
• Identifies, interviews, and qualifies new vendors.
• Scan and maintenance of Purchasing Dept. PO & record files.
• Initiates development of part numbers for new products as required.
• Notifies PCN Distribution Group of Supplier PCN (Product Change Notification) per WIP-02.
• Accelerate improvement and cost reduction efforts with all partnering teams.
• Attend NPIs for new cable assemblies.
• Interface with Sales/Marketing, Quality Control, and Engineering to assure an acceptable level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain reports with priority to all ISO documentation.
• Maintain established inventory levels and ensure parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety stock, EOQ, and current inventory levels, making recommendations to management for adjustment to levels. Re-order materials when necessary in support of production workflow.
• Ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Work within the MRP system to return the best possible manufacturing efficiencies.
• Maintains and enhances the integrity of the ERP system database in regard to products and materials.
• Supplier management / monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and the supplier(s) is/are aware of their performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
• Fast-paced business office environment.