Buyer RA

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POSITION: Purchasing Agent/Buyer

The Purchasing Agent/Buyer is responsible for obtaining quotes, preparing and forwarding purchase orders, verifying receipt of items, authorizing payment as needed, cost control, and other duties assigned. Flexibility, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to meet changing priorities is essential.

Qualifications:

* 2 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment

* 2 years purchasing/buying experience preferred, including commodities such as:

o Machine Parts

o Electronic Printed Circuit Boards

o Electromechanical components

o MRO items

* Windows Office experience required, Excel and Word a must

* Infor Syteline experience a plus

* Good documentation skills and strong attention to detail

* Ability to work independently and as a part of a team and openly communicate with colleagues

* Good English communications skills, both written and verbal

* Ability to work overtime as required

* Ability to lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for on-time ordering and delivery of items forecasted

* Cost monitoring and reduction

* Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain multiple quotes when needed for comparison; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from management as needed, sourcing new vendors as required

* Monitoring status of purchase orders placed and expediting as needed

* Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to ordered; resolves shipments in error

* Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents (quotes, PO, etc.)

* Provides purchasing planning information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing trends

* Request RMA from vendors and follows through to ensure credit is applied or RTV closed

* Works closely with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify areas of concern

* Other duties as assigned