Buyer I

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

About The Position

The Buyer I performs specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience within field.
1-2 years of experience in related discipline.
Competency working with MS Excel.
Demonstrated experience in negotiation skills and strategies.
Practical knowledge of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience buying metals and/or machined parts, highly preferred.
CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment.

Responsibilities

Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
Generally, will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position:
9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
5/8s
4/10s
3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options