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    Buyer - Cincinnati, United States - General Tool CO

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    Function: Negotiate favorable costs and lead times for the procurement of raw materials, finished parts, equipment, supplies, and sub-contracted services.

    Adhere to established procedures and controls to ensure that procured raw materials, finished parts, equipment, supplies, and sub-contracted services meet specified requirements and delivery schedules to support production operations.

    Key Result Areas:

    • Oversee all purchasing activities to achieve industry-leading cost, quality, and delivery performance, while optimizing the company's supplier base for long-term success.
    • Collaborate with suppliers to develop both short and long-term strategies, ensuring cost and delivery targets are met while minimizing overall expenses.
    • Ensure that suppliers understand and adhere to quality requirements outlined in customer contracts.
    • Offer guidance to requisition requestors on alternative materials, processes, and external services, including cost assessments.
    • Assess supplier performance based on criteria such as on-time delivery, service quality, and pricing competitiveness.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Source and procure raw materials, finished parts, equipment, and supplies.
    • Uphold purchasing practices and policies to foster honest, fair, and ethical supplier relationships.
    • Secure competitive costs and timely delivery of materials and supplies to fulfill production schedules and customer commitments.
    • Oversee and enhance supplier delivery performance.
    • Foster effective communication and positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
    Desirable Knowledge/Education
    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent preferred.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Ability to swiftly adapt to an ERP system required; prior use of ERPs is necessary.
    Desirable Experience/Skill
    • Proficiency in purchasing and negotiation methodologies, principles, and concepts is essential.
    • Experience as a buyer for a heavy manufacturing-based company is essential.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and present information effectively to suppliers, team members, and management.
    • Proven record in negotiating optimal prices and terms for materials, equipment, and services.
    • Familiarity of industry standards, general business operations, and policies.
    • General knowledge of and the ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies to purchasing and related areas.
    Relationships:
    • Develops close working relationships with internal customers and external supplies.
    • Demonstrates a highly cooperative demeanor with employees and willingly takes the initiative to help others succeed.

    Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

    All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

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