Buyer

Summary Of Job Responsibilities

• Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from select suppliers to achieve cost and service objectives
• Select suppliers to best fulfill Akron Brass needs (price, delivery, quality, etc)
• Resolve daily operating issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Analyze and recommend opportunities for cost reduction, supplier value added resources, inventory management, and quality enhancement
• Drive for customer satisfaction, both external and internal, through timely results on situational needs
• Manage supplier relationships to best achieve predetermined goals including implementing and overseeing supplier specific strategies
• Absorb and assist in the negotiation of price and terms/conditions including basic understanding of contract management and driving to agreed goals
• Absorb and assist in the evaluation of preferred suppliers
• Identify opportunities for process development, personally, as well as intra- and inter-departmentally
• Identify opportunities for inventory improvement (lead time, MOQ, reorder point)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Requires high degree of accuracy
Must have excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with technical resources
Demonstrated ability to thoroughly follow through with appropriate urgency
Strong problem solving skills
Working understanding of prints and machining processes

Knowledge, Skills And Required Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Thoroughly follow through with appropriate urgency
• Strong problem solving skills
• Working understanding of prints and machining processes

Education And Experience

• Associates degree in Business Administration (or related degree) or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a purchasing role
• Experience with machined components preferred

Work Environment

• Perform general office functions
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use
• General manufacturing, warehouse and office environment