Buyer

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Job description

Title: Buyer

Location: Westerly, RI 02891

Duration: 7 Months

Hours: M-F, 7:00am-3:30pm

Buyer

The Buyer is an essential member of the SCP materials management team contributing to operational success. The Buyer is responsible for the effective and efficient procurement of precision/intricate machined parts, cable, moldings, and outside processing operations. The Buyer reports to the Materials Manager and works closely with the SCP Business Director, Engineering, Quality, Sales and Accounting.

• Prepare and process purchase orders per MRP report, negotiate pricing, delivery times, net terms, supplier source selection, measure supplier OTD performance, and maintain accurate costs.
• Manage purchase order dates.
• Partner with Materials Manager for understanding of the production backlog and changing MRP dates to drive on-time delivery.
• Identify long lead time items and order appropriately to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain purchasing methods for efficient procurement of material in a cost-effective manner.
• Establish, maintain, and promote positive relationships with vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Production Control, Quality, Sales, and Engineering to achieve the smooth flow of materials and services.

Position Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience in a procurement position of technical products for a manufacturing organization.
• Familiarity with military specifications, INCO terms, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Solid understanding and working experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to present solutions clearly and concisely to communicate requirements and constraints related to RFQ data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter who can work effectively on an individual/team basis & ability to successfully handle multiple, high priority issues simultaneously.
• Expert skills with MS Office products, including Word and Excel.
• CPM and/or CPIM certification are a plus.
• For the purposes of ITAR regulations, applicants should be US citizens or permanent residents.

Job Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience in a procurement position of technical products for a manufacturing organization.
• Familiarity with military specifications, INCO terms, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Solid understanding and working experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to present solutions clearly and concisely to communicate requirements and constraints related to RFQ data analysis.