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Senior Buyer
$73k-92k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
2 Months Ago
Columbia Gear is Hiring a Senior Buyer Near Avon, MN
Job DescriptionJob PurposeCoordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties
Physical RequirementsThe 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 job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Company DescriptionColumbia Gear Corporation is a world class manufacturer of Custom Gearing and Power Transmission Products. For 80 years, we have been committed to our customers' needs, continual process improvement, quality, expertise, reliability and customer service.
We offer very competitive wages and an impressive and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, Weekly401k, disability, accident, critical illness, basic life & supplemental life insurances, health club reimbursement, and much more!
Columbia Gear Corporation is a world class manufacturer of Custom Gearing and Power Transmission Products. For 80 years, we have been committed to our customers' needs, continual process improvement, quality, expertise, reliability and customer service. We offer very competitive wages and an impressive and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, Weekly401k, disability, accident, critical illness, basic life & supplemental life insurances, health club reimbursement, and much more!
Essential Duties
- Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity from intent to purchase through delivery.
- Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
- Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
- Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
- Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner.
- Confers with suppliers concerning late delivers and/or quality issues.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university
- One to two years related experience, and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Problem Solving – collects and researches data. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Quality Management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Mathematical Skills – ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Computer Skills – basic PC skills including spreadsheet and word processing.
- Language Skills – ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of suppliers or employees of the organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical RequirementsThe 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 job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Company DescriptionColumbia Gear Corporation is a world class manufacturer of Custom Gearing and Power Transmission Products. For 80 years, we have been committed to our customers' needs, continual process improvement, quality, expertise, reliability and customer service.
We offer very competitive wages and an impressive and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, Weekly401k, disability, accident, critical illness, basic life & supplemental life insurances, health club reimbursement, and much more!
Columbia Gear Corporation is a world class manufacturer of Custom Gearing and Power Transmission Products. For 80 years, we have been committed to our customers' needs, continual process improvement, quality, expertise, reliability and customer service. We offer very competitive wages and an impressive and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, Weekly401k, disability, accident, critical illness, basic life & supplemental life insurances, health club reimbursement, and much more!
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$73k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/29/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
08/08/2024
WEBSITE
columbiagear.com
HEADQUARTERS
AVON, MN
SIZE
200 - 500
TYPE
Private
CEO
DANA C LYNCH
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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