JOB TITLE:

Buyer III

SALARY TYPE: Full-time Salary

REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. In-depth experience with MRP software required, Epicor knowledge preferred. Requires 5-8 years of experience in the field or related area. Typically reports to an executive manager.

Solicits quotes, negotiates for best total overall value, including terms and delivery and awards purchase orders as approved by qualifying executive. Suggests purchases according to purchase suggestions giving consideration to Leadtimes, Min/Max quantities, Master Productions Schedule and Sales Orders. Enters and updates all documentation into department logs and MRP system, as required by the departments’ procedures. Ensures timely delivery of product on order, and accurate delivery dates remain current in the MRP system. Contacts vendors via email or phone as necessary.

DUTIES

(Include the following, however, other duties may apply.)

• Sourcing new suppliers according to thorough research, via websites, supplier meetings and communications, purchase histories, recommendations and various creative techniques.
• Qualifying and selecting suppliers according to purchase, quality and pricing history, or based on previous government supply and product knowledge.
• Review and understand all material requirements for assigned commodities.
• Effectively manage purchase order process. Review all relevant material requirements (Purchase suggestions via MRP, Min/Max, Kanban, etc.).
• Use negotiating tactics to obtain preferred quality, pricing and product delivery with favorable suppliers.
• Solicit, expedite, and evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers for raw materials and machined components.
• Prepare all aspects of simple bids, RFQ’s and proposals, including precise specifications, supporting spreadsheets, comparisons, recommendations and justifications.
• Create and submit purchase orders for internal review and final order selection based on buyer recommendations and company requirements in support of the production plan.
• Submit and confirm receipt of approved purchase orders to suppliers.
• Manage Purchases Clearing outstanding P.O.’s by confirming purchase order delivery promises, move-in / move-out purchase orders due to changes in requirements, expediting critical, high priority and shortage items daily and late purchase orders when required and cancelling un-needed orders.
• Process availability reports as needed.
• Maintain purchasing data accuracy. This includes the maintenance of all relevant Part, Supplier, Contacts, Pricing, Part Cost, Delivery Dates, and PO Status notes to ensure system is current and up-to-date.
• Save and attach quotes, certification documents and coordinating data into MRP system.
• Request and enter part numbers and associated data to MRP system as needed.
• Support Engineering Change Processes and new product development initiatives. Review all ECN follow up requirements to write ECP’s, update part revisions, descriptions, and purchase orders as ECP’s are released.
• Ensure DFARS flowdowns are updated according to current contracts and adhered to during purchase order placement.
• Develop and maintain accurate purchasing performance metrics to include supplier delivery (shortage reports, on-time delivery performance).
• Other requests similar to the above.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in ERP/MRP software required, Epicor knowledge preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Jobs and Travelers
• Strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities
• Computer literate and able to quickly learn required software
• Advanced math skills are needed
• Ability to work with limited supervision and in a team environment
• Bachelor’s Degree is not required but preferred
• Requires 5-8 years’ experience in the field or in a related area
• Ability to work overtime as necessary

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Have knowledge and practical application experience of ASME 14.5.
• Basic math and some trigonometry
• Must have moderate computer skills with Windows, Word, Excel etc.
  Basic blueprint reading and understanding is required. (This will be tested during interview)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional, machining, warehouse, and indoor and outdoor shooting range. The use of safety glasses and hearing protection are required in specific areas of the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit and/ or stand for long periods at a time.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. when required.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 8 years related experience and /or training or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• High school diploma or GED required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be
expected.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a F/T salary position 700-5:30. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, or as
needed.