Buyer I

ESPEC North America Inc • Hudsonville, MI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission
We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We're looking for a Buyer to join our Purchasing Department.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM

Summary

Assists the Purchasing department by developing and maintaining strong partner relationships in accordance with ESPEC’s mission, vision, and guiding principles. Responsibilities include issuing purchase orders within the company ERP system and managing aspects of the item master to ensure it reflects accurate information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of materials management or buyer experience required.
• Basic computer skills required including the use of Microsoft Office, email, and ERP systems.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Job Knowledge: Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; displays an understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Communications: Possesses good listening and comprehension skills; keeps others adequately informed.
• Cooperation: Exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, negotiates favorable terms, and resolves supplier issues.
• Order Management: Proficiency in order processing, including order entry, tracking, expediting, and resolving order discrepancies.
• Negotiation & Persuasion: Ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and other terms.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Prioritization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.
• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Infrequent use of ladders at elevated heights, harness use as required.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or in rare cases crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while on the production shop floor).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Respect: Respect for people, cultures, and the environment.
• Improvement: Continuously improve work processes and seek innovation.
• Safety: Prioritize the safety of employees and customers.
• Effective: Complete work in the most cost-effective and efficient way.
• Innovative: Take on new challenges to provide cutting-edge optimal solutions for customers.
• Lawful: Adhere to laws in all locations where we work.
• Ownership: Take initiative, be accountable, and have a positive attitude.
• Urgency: Respond quickly and effectively to co-workers and customers.
• Delivery: Set clear expectations and delivers on promises.
• Open-Minded: Be curious, receptive to new ideas, and responsive to changing customer needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management (or related field) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase orders utilizing the company ERP system or alternative method as necessary.
• Processes Requests for Purchase Order’s (RFP) for miscellaneous items.
• Handles product returns, including requesting RMAs, completes non-conformance documentation, and collaborates with relevant departments to ensure all necessary transactions are completed.
• Expedites orders to ensure timely product delivery and meet customer expectations.
• Provides backup support to other buyers as needed to address workload imbalances or absences.
• Directly responsible for maintaining item master records within the ERP system to ensure accurate information. This includes, but is not limited to preferred partner selection, reorder minimum, costs, lead times, etc.
• Regular on-site presence is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees