What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at The Armor Group, Inc.?
We're hiring an experienced Buyer/Sr. Buyer with experience in the metal manufacturing industry to add to our team.
This associate will conduct strategic sourcing of qualified vendors, negotiate both annual agreements and one-time deals, execution of purchase orders, and develop and maintain vendor relationships.
Responsibilities include:
· Successfully negotiating contracts and payment terms as well as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) pricing
· Negotiating formula pricing structures based on familiarity with commodities used in typical manufacturing processes
· Working knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and ability to implement these from start to finish
· Assertively building a qualified base of vendors and continually expand industry expertise
· Purchasing point of contact for assigned business divisions
· Supply chain and purchase order management
· Additional items as assigned by manager
PRINCIPAL CONTACTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE THE COMPANY
This position interacts with Customers, Outside Sales Reps, Vendors, Engineering, Operations, Product Managers, Accounting, Receiving, Quality, and Production.
COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS
· Basic familiarity with drawings and specifications.
· Strong, cross-functional communication skills, detail oriented, MS office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable working with ERP systems.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Strong ability to establish rapport.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing commodity assignments.
· Timely disposition of RTV items.
· Understanding of MRP planning.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
· Bachelors or Associates degree required.
· 3-5 years of experience as Buyer in Manufacturing Environment.