Buyer

About the role

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships
• Research current and potential new vendors
• Analyze market trends for pricing
• Ensure special order item accuracy per Engineering drawings
• Monitor critical path items and make necessary adjustments
• Ensuring incoming products meets GPC standards
• Ensure stock data/BOL accuracy

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
• Must have MRP experience in an enterprise ERP system (Epicor preferred, not required)
• Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Pareto Charts
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization