Buyer, Business

Job Details Job Location:
Bear Cat - Wickenburg, AZ Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range:
Undisclosed Job Category:
Purchasing - Procurement Description

Bear Cat is an Etnyre International company that is a growing, family-owned manufacturer of road maintenance, repair and rehabilitation equipment. We are in search of a Buyer III for our Wickenburg, AZ facility. Apply today and become a member of an innovative, high performance organization whose competitive compensation and benefits package truly reflects the value of your contributions to the Company's success.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• ANNUAL BONUS Program for ALL Members
• Competitive Starting Pay Based on Experience
• 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Extra Paid Holiday Break Days
• A Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  • LOW HSA and PPO Medical Insurance Options
  • LOW and NO COST Dental and Vision Insurance Options
  • Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Insurance Options
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short - Term Disability and Long - Term Disability
  • 401K Plan Employer Match & Annual Profit Sharing

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for awarding purchasing contracts under agreed terms and conditions based on cost, delivery and quality requirements for specific commodities. Develop and implement procurement strategies to minimize cost and drive profit margins. Monitors vendor performance in quality, service and delivery and initiates changes where necessary.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee the product life cycle of a specific commodity of product(s).
• Work closely with the assistant buyer to see through the execution of purchasing contract.
• Provide commodity analysis and strategy recommendations based on market knowledge.
• Work directly with suppliers on Requests for Quotes (RFQs) on assigned commodity.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain optimal products, terms, and pricing.
• Recommend new, improved and more economical purchased items.
• Monitor and measure vendor performance. Create vendor performance reports and issue to management and vendors. Initiate corrective action where required.
• Research and qualify new vendors as required.
• Strategize effectively to solve problems with vendors and supply issues.
• Manage multiple projects at once by prioritizing, setting deadlines, and coordinating the flow of information internally and externally.
• Utilize various computer applications for database management, report generation and tracking spreadsheets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal and external partners in coordination with management.
• Provide training to new staff and contribute to committee or teamwork.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities for the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establish goals and work toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximize productivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project a positive image of the business.
• Understand, recognize and effectively manage challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and frequency of occurring.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field is required. A minimum of three to five years’ experience is also preferred. Individual should have a thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and techniques.

TRAVEL:

10% travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some bending and twisting are required. Routine duties will occasionally require lifting approximately 10-20 pounds (and periodically heavier loads).

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

All work will be done in a timely manner within established quality standards and consistent with Company policies, priorities and needs. The individual holding this position has a broad responsibility for carrying out the objectives of the Company including supporting all company policies, meeting goals, and working as a contributing team member. Performance will be measured on the function/duties described in the position description, accomplishments during the review period, and the methods/work skills used to achieve the goals.

Etnyre International is an affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.