What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Trexon?
Position Summary
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and equipment essential for our manufacturing operations. This role requires strong negotiation skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
This position interacts with production, quality, and engineering departments on a regular basis. This position will also interact with outside vendors and contractors.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About 603 Manufacturing
Located in Hudson, NH, 603 Manufacturing, a Trexon company, opened for business in 1998. We are an awarded manufacturer of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. 603 Manufacturing is truly a diversified contract manufacturer, servicing the Defense, Aerospace, Industrial, Medical & Commercial industries. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 9/80 work schedule.
603 Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 603 Manufacturing is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and equipment essential for our manufacturing operations. This role requires strong negotiation skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Buyer in the manufacturing industry, preferably within sectors such as Defense and Aerospace.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulatory and compliance requirements
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with inventory management and MRP systems.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers to procure high-quality materials and components.
- Initiate and distribute change notices for purchased items such as changes in specifications, part numbers and sources
- Negotiate terms, prices, and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
- Expedite and follow up purchase orders and quotes as required, with daily review of open order report, daily shorts, and quotation log
- Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking; coordinate with production to forecast future material needs.
- Ensure all purchased materials and components meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Process returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications
- Stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain dynamics to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
- Work closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to align procurement activities with company objectives.
This position interacts with production, quality, and engineering departments on a regular basis. This position will also interact with outside vendors and contractors.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About 603 Manufacturing
Located in Hudson, NH, 603 Manufacturing, a Trexon company, opened for business in 1998. We are an awarded manufacturer of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. 603 Manufacturing is truly a diversified contract manufacturer, servicing the Defense, Aerospace, Industrial, Medical & Commercial industries. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 9/80 work schedule.
603 Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 603 Manufacturing is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.