Buyer

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13679587

Since 1965, Vermillion, Inc. has been a trusted designer and

manufacturer of custom cables, wire harnesses and interconnect solutions

serving the Military, Aerospace, and Commercial markets. Our reputation

for quality and technical expertise is built by people who share a

commitment to the values that guide how we work and succeed together.

\*Ownership and Results \* Passion and Continuous Improvement \* Merit

and Accountability \* Respect and Integrity \* Team Commitment\*

The **Buyer** supports Vermilion\'s manufacturing operations by sourcing

and purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment needed to

meet production and business requirements. This position works closely

with suppliers and internal departments to support material

availability, competitive pricing, accurate estimating, and on-time

delivery. The buyer is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing

and estimating records, supporting supplier relationships, and

proactively addressing supply needs to help keep production running

efficiently.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Initiate purchase orders for supplies, parts, services, and/or
  
  

equipment

• Performs a variety of duties to ensure that merchandise, supplies,
  
  

and equipment are shipped on schedule by vendors

• Maintains purchasing and estimating records, purchase and estimating
  
  

requests, and vendor logs

• Maintains a library of purchasing/estimating material and sources of
  
  

supply

• Assist with supplier management, to include supplier appraisal and
  
  

negotiation

• Provide material estimates for the planning department; maintain
  
  

accurate records of estimates

• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

**Qualifications**

• Associates degree plus at least two years of purchasing/estimating
  
  

experience required; or equivalent work experience

• Manufacturing and/or aircraft (or similar technical) industry
  
  

Experience Strongly Preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications,
  
  

including strong knowledge of Excel

• Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within
  
  

deadlines

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Vermillion, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

employer. We expect to fill job vacancies with the most qualified

candidate. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of race,

religion, color, gender, age, disability, military status, veteran

status or ancestry.

https://www.vermillioninc.com/careers/