Associate Buyer

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Summary

About the role

The primary functions of the Purchasing Agent are to work with Operations and perform all assigned duties relating to the purchasing of material for jobs in the shop. Complete standard purchasing forms, including bid requests, material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, and reports. Additionally, the purchasing agent will oversee all inventories.

Location: Farmington, New Mexico

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

Essential Functions

• Order parts for jobs promptly, as advised by shop departments.
• Support operations in preparations of quotes and estimates by contacting vendors for budgetary pricing and availability for equipment and materials.
• Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers, or service providers, etc.
• Accurately complete material requisitions and purchase orders and enter them into the data base.
• Must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function.
• Must be able to manage budgets and avoid delay costs including shipping.
• Development of vendors and/or contractors. Negotiate contracts with vendors for service and quantity purchasing as directed by Head of Procurement
• Issue purchase orders
• Cost control, change control and scheduling of materials.
• Inventory management – perform cycle counts and reconcile with ERP system.
• Frequently review work in progress (WIP) reports for material needs and delivery times.
• Expediting orders, quotes, backorders, work scope changes, etc.
• Order restock items such as general, consumables, safety, welding, machine tooling, A-stock items and office supplies
• Pick up parts from vendors if needed
• Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies and other related equipment.
• Other duties as assigned such as filing; assisting in the office or with special projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Skill in operating automotive, materials handling and office equipment
• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects
• Skill in following both verbal and written instructions
• Works independently & with a team
• Ability to multi-task
• Handle working in a fast-paced environment and challenging tasks
• Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 a plus)
• Basic knowledge using of Microsoft apps (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office environment
• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  
  

What we offer you

Paid parental leave

Parental leave

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

401(k) 6% Match

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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