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    Buyer - Jacksonville, United States - Saft America, Inc.

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    All About You:

    The Buyer works under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for assuring compliance with company policies, applicable government regulations and laws and the higher of ethical standards while establishing sources for quality conforming materials and services with competitive pricing and timely deliveries. The Buyer will continually seek new and alternative ideas, products, and materials whose adoption might improve company efficiency and profitability.

    Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree required.
    • Previous experience in an Aerospace/Defense materials purchasing department or manufacturing industry preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible purchasing related experiences in a manufacturing environment.
    • Experience with MfgPro/QAD/MQ1 desired. Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge/experience preferred. Well-developed understanding of business principles with comparative, quantitative and communication skills.
    Responsibilities:
    • Conduct the appropriate level of price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable economic purchase with the emphasis that cost reductions will be critical. This position will take the lead on Non-Inventory activities.
    • Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
    • Helps coordinate as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers. Works with Production Control, Engineering, Accounting, and Quality departments.
    • Creates reports for cost savings for non-production items as requested.
    • Source supplies and negotiate vendor contracts resulting in total cost reductions, quality of products, and on-time delivery.
    • Maintain records of goods and materials ordered within ERP system.
    • Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and follow up with vendors for discrepancies.
    • Ownership of special analytical projects assigned by the SCM.
    • Employee has responsibility to support World Class and Safety initiatives in order to improve the overall performance of the company
    • Support of supply chain program initiatives.
    • Working knowledge of shipping documentation
    What We Offer:

    Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

    We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

    About Us:

    Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position in meeting the demands of our customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve. Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet and have been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity. Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

    Salary Range:
    USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

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