Job Description

Hunting, Dearborn Division is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Buyer to negotiate, plan, and purchase goods and services (raw materials, equipment, outside services, MRO supplies), providing optimal value to the company.  Develops and maintains supplier relationships to support company goals.

At Dearborn, we innovate and collaborate with global technology leaders to make the world a better place, from undersea to outer space. A leader in manufacturing of highly advanced, precision machined components, Hunting Dearborn machines specialty alloy products to blueprint, providing solutions to our global customer's toughest challenges in industries spanning aerospace and defense, space exploration, power generation, petroleum, nuclear, sub-surface, transportation, and a host of commercial industries, from our state-of-the-art facility. We provide a competitive benefits package, training, and development opportunities all while working for a stable employer.

Responsibilities

• Accurately generates requests for quotes, purchase orders and associated documentation.

• Effectively and proactively communicates with internal customers and suppliers in regard to purchases and projects.

• Generates year over year cost savings for assigned commodities and goods/services.

• Develops, manages, and maintains supplier relationships for assigned Commodity/Category.

• Manages supplier performance in regard to quality, on time delivery and cost.
• Continually building supplier relationship skills with the ability to take control and coordinate activity associated with supplier.

• Evaluates supplier proposals/quotes and works with internal customer to determine most desirable option based on the current requirement.

• Schedule pickups and deliveries with freight services and tracking shipments.
• Prepare and process critical paperwork such as packing slips, bills of lading and international customs forms.
• Be creative while multitasking and decision making.
• Understand standard concepts and best practices and procedures within the Purchasing/ Supply Chain field.

• Perform a variety of tasks related to Purchasing, Scheduling, Inventory and Operations.

• Provide guidance and assist Department colleagues as required.
• Perform additional tasks as required or assigned by manager.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates high level of knowledge in job function area.
• Produces work results within established standards of quality and quantity, with customer service focused on timeliness both individually and with team.
• Communicates in an effective, clear, and organized manner (oral and written). Follows expected guidelines regarding client and organizational communication data sensitivity with appropriate regard to complexity.
• Self-directed and resourceful with regard to individual and team problem solving. Initiates new processes or ideas and channels appropriately to improve customer service within quality guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit depending on the work being completed. The employee is required to occasionally use hands to handle tools and inspect parts and equipment. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push material carts.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Monday to Friday, day schedule, 8 or more hours per day.
• Pristine, climate-controlled facility, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
• Noise level in work environment is typically low to moderate.
• Exceptional company culture, diverse and interesting work, with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships.
• We take pride in being an excellent resource for the professional growth of our employees and providing a safe and supportive environment.
• On-site presence is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• 401k Match
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Room
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Tickets to Sports Events

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States. All employees must be able to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes participation in Company random drug testing. Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain field or in a related field preferred.

• Microsoft Office experience at intermediate level preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)