What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær?
The Buyer effectively plans, procures and manages raw material parts for company products. The main responsibilities are purchasing and negotiating best pricing for quality products in support of our customer and On-Time-Delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
- Reviews MRP and take action as required.
- Maintains purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance.
- Problem solves issues for accounting, receiving and quality.
- Manages supplier activity to ensure the timely release of purchase orders and timely arrival of materials in the plant.
- Ensures competitive pricing from the supplier base.
- Analyzes and adjusts as necessary purchasing activities that are affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
- Manages supplier relationships and performance to ensure performance targets are achieved.
- Participates in and assists lead with Continual Improvement initiatives.
- Purchases MRO requirements.
- Assists with Engineering Change Requests which apply to assigned commodities.
- Must be a local candidate in Massachusetts.
- Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Applications
- Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems
- Knowledge of Inventory Control applications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong desire to succeed, learn, and drive positive change
- Negotiation and vendor communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Office-based with frequent interaction with production teams
- Occasional supplier visits or audits may be required