Buyer

Responsibilities

• Ensure BOM components are purchased at the most competitive price, meet quality requirements for those components, and ensure these components are delivered on time to meet production demands.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Order inventory on purchase requisitions.
• Issue freight purchase orders.
• Solicit quotes for BOM items.
• Negotiate prices to meet project budgets.
• Set up incoming freight on components.
• Process ECN’s (Engineering Change orders).
• Expedite purchase orders as necessary to meet production schedule.
• Maintain a variety of ERP driven inputs, reports and dashboards.
• Establish strong relationships with key suppliers who are aligned to the company's needs.
• Initiate/process RMAs.
• Resolve/assist with accounting issues.
• Work with the Warehouse to resolve inventory and part number issues.
• Monitor open order reports and ship dates.
• Assist sales and engineering receive quotes on component items.
• Fill out credit applications.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a buyer function; 3‑7 years’ experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent computer skills, with strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with shifting timelines and moving deadlines.
• Experienced in leading supplier negotiations.
• Strong accountability and follow‑through skills.
• Maintain relationships with cross‑functional team members.
• A high degree of personal integrity.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system such as SAP, Oracle, AS/400 or similar.

Qualifications

Two‑year Associate degree or equivalent experience.