Senior Buyer

About the role

Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. We wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material to MRP in support of customer demand
• Interface with customers in support of the Program Team(s)
• Provide quote support for both current and potential customers, purchasing & managing MRO material
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Maintain purchasing and material databases
• Support accounting, material control and inventory requirements
• Negotiate maintenance agreements as appropriate
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures as required

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in computer systems, including MS Excel (vlookups, etc), Office, and Outlook
• Strong problem solving, proactive follow-up and relationship building and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, initiative for processes (problem-solving, making decisions, taking risks, owning outcome)
• 3-5 years' experience purchasing variety of electronic components; business degree/equivalent
• Experience purchasing equipment and MRO for a manufacturing environment preferred
• Business degree or equivalent required
• Work experience in an ISO certified business is preferred
• Working knowledge of MRP and inventory management required
• CPM or CPIM preferred

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing of a variety of raw materials
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Skills

• Computer systems proficiency (MS Excel, Office, Outlook)
• Problem solving and proactive follow-up skills
• Relationship building and negotiation skills
• Process initiative (problem-solving, decision-making, risk-taking, outcome ownership)
• Experience in purchasing electronic components and MRO for manufacturing environments
• Business degree or equivalent education
• Experience in ISO certified businesses
• Knowledge of MRP and inventory management
• Preferred certifications (CPM or CPIM)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• 401K (with employer match)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing