Buyer I

Basic Purpose of Position: Perform specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

Primary or Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
• Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
• Generally, will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.
• Safety: Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.

• The 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 the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
• ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

• Must be a US Citizen
• BA/BS in related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in related discipline.
• DFAR regulated purchasing experience, regulatory compliance.
• Competency working with MS Excel.
• Experience buying metals and/or machined parts, highly preferred.
• CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.

• Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k matching program of up to 6%, to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees