Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for researching, evaluating and purchasing materials and supplies while ensuring on time delivery. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.

• Authorizes business Purchase Orders and approves payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly for raw material, MRO components and Prototype parts.
• Works with vendors to negotiate volume transaction discounts, and other available discounts.
• Partners with Supply Chain Manager to manage and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Proactively communicates demand schedules to suppliers.
• Develop a clear understanding of each Supplier’s core competency and capabilities.
• Acts as a liaison between multiple departments and personnel to ensure the delivery of appropriate component parts.
• Analyzes broad purchasing practices to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Executes HUI’s processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and / or program execution.
• Ensure pricing is always kept up to date in the system.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager to design sufficient delivery program.
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
• Act as a key player in the inventory process including but not limited to cycle counting and reduction of obsolete inventory.
• Steel Issuing.
• Resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies with suppliers.
• Cross train and flex into other positions as needed such as Pulled Components, Warehouse Support, Quality Support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a supply chain related position preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and desire to improve.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Experience with an ERP system, specifically TCM by Work Wise preferred.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to take risks, be flexible, learn, and grow both personally and professionally.
• Ability to problem solve and implement new ideas.