What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Gables Engineering, Inc.?
Job Title: Buyer
Summary
Connectronics Corp., a U.S. manufacturer of specialized electronic connectors including high-voltage interconnects, aerospace connectors, underwater connectors, high current connectors, and multi-pin cable assemblies has an opening in Toledo, OH for a Buyer to join our Purchasing Team. This position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials and components essential for manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Sourcing potential suppliers based on price, quality, and availability of parts and components.
- Soliciting quotes from potential suppliers for items needed for production.
- Negotiating pricing and delivery terms for contractual agreements.
- Tracking the status of purchase order for the delivery of goods and verifying the product quality meets specifications.
- Initiating return process for parts that fall short of expectations.
- Working with the ERP system to maintain the necessary data for quotes, purchased parts, part creation, and reports.
- Communicating product or supplier concerns and opportunities with the Purchasing Manager.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with vendors to sustain strong relationships.
- Coordinating with product development and engineering to support new product introductions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or other related business fields or 3-5 years' experience in Purchasing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing, including purchase order management and supplier negotiations.
- Proficiency with ERP system, preferably Great Plains and/or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Competent in Microsoft Office.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Capable of managing multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in manufacturing and reading drawings/blueprints a plus.
- Able to learn and understand the products being purchased and produced.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty time
- Paid Holidays
- 401K & company match
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (accompanied by other ancillary coverages)
- Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company paid Short-term & Long-term disability Insurance
- HSA w/ company contributions
- Flex Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more...
EOE
Non-Smokers Preferred
Drug Free Workplace