Buyer

Company Description

GTC Machining has grown from a very humble beginning to a major supplier of machining and engineering services throughout the Defense, Aerospace, Medical Devices, and Commercial market segments.  Our mission is to engage customers and empower makers to deliver precision.

Job Description

Title: Buyer

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer, PHX Holdings

Job Purpose: Responsible for all purchasing related activities and assigned commodities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Execute on all data entry requirements in Epicor including purchase orders, packing lists, receiving paperwork, etc.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of daily purchasing requirements.
• Determine appropriate stocking levels and frequency for re-ordering ongoing daily, weekly, and monthly orders.
• Evaluate material requirements including obtaining new quotes, sourcing comparable options, monitor, and coordinate shipments from suppliers to ensure materials are received on time.
• Responsible for the material outsource process
• Ownership and management of tooling and ECM processes, including oversight of related inventory, ensuring accuracy, availability, and alignment with production needs
• Develop and enhance vendor relationships through communication and continuous improvement. Maintain regular cadence of supplier facing visits.
• Identify and lead efforts for process improvements within the department.
• Ability to review, analyze, report, and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Reconcile freight and materials invoices.
• Work with Accounts Payable (AP) to reconcile invoicing issues
• Communicate any material shortages to the team.
• Support physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service through active process management and communication to internal customers and suppliers.
• Understand and execute on the standard work developed for the role.
• Participation and lead for supply chain updates in New Product Introduction (NPI) weekly meetings.
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures.
• Support Purchasing department and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with ERP systems required and Epicor preferred
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods; metal stamping, cold-heading, machining, or fabrication preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Team player who enjoys challenging situations

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.