Buyer 

Job Summary

Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, products, and services that align with the organization's needs. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers, ensuring effective communication and negotiation for favorable terms and conditions.

Full-time, on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 5 years Purchasing experience
• Manufacturing background
• Electronics Experience
• Macola software (ERP) a big plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, process and file all documents related to Purchase Orders.
• Evaluate weekly material shortages.
• Request samples and material specs for new and existing components and engineering builds.
• Request new part numbers and enter related standard costs for these components into Macola. 
• Add/adjust locations, cost, descriptions, new vendors, etc. to Macola and ISO Xpress.
• Source and compare price/delivery for new and existing components on the internet, email, phone or fax through authorized distributors and original manufacturer sites.
• Expedite purchase orders and reschedule orders as required dates change.
• Assist receiving with missing documents or other required documents required for incoming inspection/receipt.
• Work closely with Accounting to resolve receipt issues, non-conformances, returns, debit memos, replacement parts and credit holds.
• Notify vendors of non-conformances by providing documents for return or replacement of components and obtaining corrective action reports to update ISO Xpress.
• Interface with Engineering, Sales, Quality and Production to provide support and required documentation as needed.
• Order inventory and non-inventory items for staff, production, engineering and maintenance.  
• Attend weekly production meetings.
• Run open order reports as needed for vendors/materials/production. 
• Source and qualify new vendors and monitor current vendor performance.
• Meet with vendor and manufacturer representatives to improve and maintain accounts and obtain information on new product offerings.
• Interface and negotiate with vendors to maintain highest ethical standards in best interest of firm.
• Research and make suggestions for increased efficiencies and job improvements based on industry standards and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.