Buyer - Sourcing & Materials

Job Title

This Buyer will support the Purchasing Department by performing the following duties:

• Responsible for identifying and obtaining products and services from suppliers at the best value (cost, delivery, quantity, quality, and technical performance).

• Procure materials and services from both international and domestic suppliers.

• Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers.

• Identify and select vendor to procure requisitioned material, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date and places purchase orders.

• Evaluate supplier pricing to determine best value to the company and conduct negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost reductions.

• Study emerging market trends and evaluate new sources of supply.

• Assure that the acquisition of all goods or services will meet the requirements of the customer and ensure company policies are being strictly followed.

• Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory.

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and address issues with suppliers.

• Assist in the estimating of new projects for customer proposals.

• Interfaces with all departments to resolve problems and issues.

• Initiate and implement process improvement and cost savings initiatives for department.

• Plan and issue purchase orders with internal Mexico production facility to ensure customer requirements are being met.

• Contribute to the achievement of quality/management objectives by producing products to meet customer needs and expectations.

• Follow all Quality Management Systems, the Environmental Management Systems, and, when applicable, support operations in Mexico in adhering to their systems as well.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS.); 3 years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.