Materials Buyer II

Description

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At Trace-A-Matic, our people are our greatest assets! We offer a friendly, clean, and safe work environment where everyone can thrive. Our mission is to achieve excellence in complex precision machined components and ensure customer satisfaction. Plus, we have a fantastic Gainsharing program: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly! 

Trace-A-Matic offers:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Service-Based PTO
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k with company contribution
• Gainsharing
• Exciting, fast-paced environment
• On-site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
• Weekly Pay
• Performance Merit Raises
• Climate Controlled Environment

Position Overview:

The Materials Buyer manages an expenditure base of $12 to $15 million per year for materials to support the company's purchasing programs. The buyer is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's requirements for materials for both direct and indirect production. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality and at delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with company planned schedule and company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiates and maintains purchase orders and amendments for materials and services; maintains close coordination with operations planning to ensure timely receipt/inventory management of product.
• Ensures accuracy of purchase order information and resolves or coordinates technical questions proposed by supplier.
• Secures and analyzes quotations when required, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, research potential suppliers with respect to cost, quality, on time delivery and specific requirements (ISO, AS9100, NADCAP etc.)
• Studies market prices and trends, engineering developments, and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities; advises company activities with concurrence of the purchasing manager.
• Interviews and confers with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation coordination, inventory control and management; negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from purchasing manager.
• Coordinates the planning of schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with MRP requirements or as arranged with requisitioners.
• Coordinates as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company/customer requirements and suppliers.
• Resolves nonconforming material conflicts with suppliers including credit and debit negotiations
• Other duties as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

  Skills and Competencies:

• Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. 
• Must have previous experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess professional phone skills to foster and maintain a partnership relationship with suppliers
• Familiarity with MRP processes
• Ability to read blueprints and a working understanding of machining
• Ability to understand and perform the purchasing function associated with industrial manufacturing with knowledge of materials used in the production of industrial machined goods

Qualifications: 

Education: College Degree with an emphasis on supply chain operations purchasing in a manufacturing environment as well as having the ability to understand engineering processes and specifications

Experience and/or Training: 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required, 5-10 years of experience preferred

Technology/Equipment: This role routinely involves use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.