• Senior Buyer / Buyer

    Retech Systems LLC (Tonawanda, NY)


    Senior Buyer / Buyer

     

    Buffalo and Tonawanda, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=683+Northland+Ave+Buffalo+and+Tonawanda+NY+USA+14211)

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    A Senior Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. They also have a primary duty of investigating and negotiating subcontracts.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    / Negotiate contracts and reduce pricing.

     

    / Prepare reports and updates as needed.

     

    / Request quotes and purchase goods, materials, and services.

     

    / Track shipments.

     

    / Contact suppliers to resolve quality, pricing, or invoice issues.

     

    / Monitor goods to prevent risk.

     

    / Research new suppliers and materials.

     

    / Be an active team member in the procurement department.

    Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    / Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

     

    / Proven track record of cost savings.

     

    / Knowledge in custom steel machined/fabricated components or related industry experience.

     

    / Knowledge of MRP/ERP – currently use Vantage – other applications acceptable.

    Education and Experience:

    / Relevant degree from a four-year College or university.

     

    / 5 - 10 years of experience – preferably in the purchasing/buyer role within a midsize company or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    / Experience in reading drawings.

     

    / Certification in CPSM: ISM, APICS

    Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

    / Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

     

    / Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.

     

    / Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

     

    / Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

    Physical Demands:

    / The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.

     

    / The employee is frequently required to use hands.

     

    / The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

     

    / The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor.

     

    / This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions.

     

    / May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed.

     

    / Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    / Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

     

    / Proven track record of cost savings.

     

    / Knowledge in custom steel machined/fabricated components or related industry experience.

     

    / Knowledge of MRP/ERP – currently use Vantage – other applications acceptable.

    Education and Experience:

    / Relevant degree from a four-year College or university.

     

    / 10 years of experience – preferably in the purchasing/buyer role within a midsize company or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    / Experience in reading drawings.

     

    / Certification in CPSM: ISM, APICS

    Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

    / Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

     

    / Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.

     

    / Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

     

    / Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

    Physical Demands:

    / The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.

     

    / The employee is frequently required to use hands.

     

    / The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

     

    / The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor.

     

    / This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions.

     

    / May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed.

     

    / Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Salary Description

    $60,000 - $80,000 Annually Depending on Experience