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Job: Buyer

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Posted on: 16 Mar 2024

Job Location: Ronkonkoma, US

Job Description:

This position performs various purchasing assignments and activities to support daily material needs with limited supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing and repair departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
Acquires and maintains technical understanding of products purchased
Obtains materials using Request For Quote (RFQ), negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis techniques, and places Purchase Orders (PO)
Maximizing material availability while minimizing inventory by using materials management tools such as MRP, Schedule Agreement, JIT, ABC analysis or other custom supply solutions
May manage raw material inventory turns
Develops a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at prices consistent with quantity and quality requirements and within established standard costs
Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned suppliers to assure highest quality at best value
May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria
Manages tactical Purchasing activities such as expediting material shortages, past due POs, open POs, PO confirmations, RMAs, Receiving/Purchasing related issues, Accounting/Purchasing related issues
Coordinates ECO activities with suppliers
Issues and coordinate Sales Orders activities with suppliers
Manages supplier On Time Delivery (OTD) performance
Establishes good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
Other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in standard office environment which is normally fast paced
Travel may be required infrequently, mainly consisting of day trips but could include overnight travel
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
Flexibility to handle changing conditions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing processes
Understanding of fundamental purchasing processes
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to maintain a professional rapport with support groups and peers while achieving results
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a fast paced, high mix/low volume purchasing environment
Previous experience in electronics purchasing strongly desired
EDUCATION:
Four-year degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or other applicable area of study
Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered
Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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