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    Material Buyer - Auburn, United States - emcom inc

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    emcom inc Auburn, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Job Description Position: Material Buyer Department: AdministrativeReports to: Purchasing ManagerFLSA Status: $17.00/hr - $ 25.00/hr Rev. Date: JOB SUMMARY:

    The material buyer is responsible for supporting the overall business plan of the company. The material buyer will monitor daily MRP requirements and timely purchases of materials and work closely with suppliers and internal customers to ensure the timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently, on a team, and possess exemplary communication skills.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Maintain the component RFQ files

    Sending out quote requests for components based on pre-established supplier list

    • Following up, where necessary, to ensure timely response
    • Negotiating final pricing as directed by Materials or Product Managers
    • Identify and validate new potential suppliers including, but not limited to
    • Researching new sources with compatible capabilities
    • Identifying equivalent materials for potential cost savings and coordinating approval

    for implementation with Product Manager

    • Requesting sample and/or engineering materials
    • Support the procurement process for suppliers
    • Reviewing MRP requirements and issuing negotiated purchase order releases

    consistent with lead times, terms, and conditions including notification to the

    supplier regarding the release of shipments

    • Entering and updating purchase orders into ERP system after verifying information
    • Ensuring the "Approved Subcontractors" list is up to date with the correct supplier

    information and obtaining data needed to qualify a supplier by initiating the supplier survey, confidentiality agreement and minimum expectations.

    • Working with vendors to ensure raw materials/components are available to allow

    efficient manufacturing of required finished goods.

    • Working closely with Master Scheduler to advise delivery changes and rescheduling

    of components.

    • Advising Project Managers of market conditions that directly affect materials such as

    wire, plastics, metals, hardware, electronic and electrical components purchased for

    customer applications.

    • Obtaining the status of purchased items and taking the appropriate action

    necessary to ensure timely delivery.

    • Working with vendors to develop Just-In-Time deliveries of raw

    materials/components where possible.

    • Perform other duties as assigned h vendors to ensure raw
    QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
    • Familiarity with RFQ's
    • Experience with MRP Systems
    • Ability to Navigate Internet Applications
    • Intermediate Computer Skills Including:
      • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
      • E-Mail Communication
      • Typing
      • Data Base Entry
    • In Depth Understanding of Purchase Orders and Material Quotes
    • General Knowledge of Business Math
    • Ability to Read and Write
    • Exceptional Communication Skills, Orally and in Writing
    • Outstanding Time Management and Organizational Skills
    • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
    EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent is Required
    • 1 -2 years of prior experience as a material buyer or a similar role
    • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Additional physical demands include, but are not limited to, lifting to 15 pounds, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and performing repetitive motions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Veterans



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