Buyer NCD Purchasing

The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and/or parts will be generated from requisitions or through SCP. In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services.

• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
• Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
• Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
• Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
• Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
• Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.
• Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager
• Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory
• Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
• Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma
• Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
• Travel may be required.