Sr. Buyer - MD (86551

Job Details

Job Location:

0T535 MD - Edgewood, MD 21040

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary

Job Shift: 1st Shift

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been 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. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

$80.000.00 - $95,000.00, commensurate with experience (Relocation assistance is not available.)

1st shift, On-site Monday through Friday

Using the Gill Documents (i.e.: GMS, GOS, GWI) identifies/purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of the Company. Important considerations given are the most effective cost consistent with the quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing schedules.

• Selects, interviews, and analyzes potential vendors to determine factors that affect ability to provide needed parts, materials, and/or services. Determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and most favorable terms, recommending only those vendors that meet established Company standards.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, follows up on orders placed, verifies and/or expedites delivery, approves payment, resolves problems with vendors, and maintains all necessary records and documentation.
• Maintains positive vendor relations.
• Interfaces with various other departments such as QC regarding rejected materials, Engineering concerning substitution of materials and/or other indirect departments for supplies required to maintain operations.
• Reviews ERP-material requirements and releases Purchase Requisition s for approval.
• Supports and collaborates with Maryland’s procurement personnel.
• Performs special projects.
• Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent training and years of experience.
• Eight (8) years or more of related procurement experience in a manufacturing and standard cost environment.
• Medium to advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Company ERP system experience – SAP Preferred.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, understand, and communicate the company operating procedures and policies.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration…