Sr. Buyer - MD

Gill Corporation-Maryland is a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials, leveraging broad engineering expertise and sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining to deliver customer-responsive solutions.

About the role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will identify and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for company operations. Key considerations include cost-effectiveness, quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Select, interview, and analyze potential vendors to assess their ability to provide needed parts, materials, and services.
• Determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and required schedules.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices and favorable terms, and recommend vendors that meet company standards.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, follow up on orders, verify/expedite delivery, approve payments, resolve vendor issues, and maintain records.
• Maintain positive vendor relations and interface with departments such as QC and Engineering regarding material substitutions or rejections.
• Review ERP material requirements and release purchase requisitions for approval.
• Collaborate with Maryland’s procurement personnel and support special projects.
• Work safely, follow departmental and plant safety rules, and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering, or equivalent training and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of related procurement experience in a manufacturing and standard cost environment.
• Medium to advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Experience with company ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to understand and communicate company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing.
• Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to theme parks, attractions, shows, and more.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is not available.

Schedule

1st shift, on-site Monday through Friday.

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must provide documentation to verify U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).