Planner / Buyer

Description

Position Summary:  

Purchase materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Requires use of MRP and Purchase Suggestions, leading to identifying approved manufacturers, submitting RFQ and generating a purchase order.
• Communicate and follow-up with suppliers to assure purchasing requirements are met.
• Interface with other engineering, quality, operations, and other departments in support of procurement and qualification processes.
• Weekly review of delinquent supplier deliveries and necessary expediting to assure limited impact to production. 
• Update of supplier documentation as required. 
• Negotiate pricing and contracts to develop an optimal supplier base.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and material specifications.
• Ability to interface with all internal departments to solve issues and enhance productivity.
• Other purchasing clerical responsibilities and performance duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Proficient with and ERP Purchasing Module, Epicor preferred.
• Proficient with the internet.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and time management.
• Good analytical skills.

 Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related to the field. 
• 5 to 7 years’ experience as a buyer in a purchasing department related to manufacturing

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

o Work typically takes place in a normal office environment requiring.

o Sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing 

o Operating a PC and other office equipment.

o Travel between floors and office buildings is required

o Environment conditions: Noise, vibration, oils, solvents, chemicals.

 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.