Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Recent college graduates will be considered!

Why join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer high quality,
  mission-critical precision controls solutions, communications accessories, and precision tooling for some of the most demanding markets in the world.
• As a core value,
  we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result,
  our growth continues
  !
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company,
  we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long‑term business success
  .
• We are proudly American
  !

As our Buyer
, you’ll be responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment and supplies, and selected commodity components.

Specifically, we are seeking someone who …

• Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
• Has outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Is intrinsically self-motivated
• Has solid problem-solving skills
• Provides exceptional customer service

The Buyer will:

• Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders on a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
• Participate and/or conduct Supplier Audits and provide constructive feedback
• Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
• Locates new sources of supply as necessary
• Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new suppliers
• Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules
• Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards
• Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions
• Maintain supplier information in the business system and related databases
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
• Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

About you
- What you’ll bring to the table
:

• Minimum 3 years related experience required and bachelor’s degree OR Supply Chain Management or related Degree without experience
• Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly and capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts
• Background in project management
• Requires self‑motivation and ability to complete objectives
• Pleasant and helpful telephone manner
• Detail oriented
• General knowledge of ISO 9000

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at‑level experience.

• Target base salary hiring range: $60,000 to $70,000,based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
• Vacation: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA, LFSA, and HSA
• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations…