Buyer

About the Role

The Buyer will purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Business or Related Field
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Accounting, or Supply Management
• Areas of Knowledge: Blueprint Reading (preferred), Purchasing, MS Office
• Skills: Math, Written/Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Accuracy, Organization, Negotiation

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing crib orders
• Responsible for processing any requisition from the purchasing queue
• Provide backup to the Purchasing Manager and other Buyers
• Responsible for filing and storage of all purchase orders, vendor change forms, labor contracts, blanket orders, miscellaneous shipping orders, and capital purchases
• Check and file packing slips
• Maintain labor contract insurance certificates and Exhibit I file for all contractors doing work in Kokomo and US Service Centers
• Maintain cost avoidance and cost savings spreadsheets to capture raw material, scrap and MRO savings
• Provide assistance to internal customers to resolve/troubleshoot issues
• Add and update vendors as needed
• Responsible for obtaining competitive quotes for requisition items
• Responsible for resolving invoicing issues
• Responsible for managing and processing spare parts orders
• Complete reports as needed
• Complete vendor audits as needed
• Continue to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and work habits at all times