Buyer I

Times Microwave Systems•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

The Buyer I processes purchasing requisitions and purchase orders, reviews vendor invoices, and coordinates with management when orders are filled and invoices are issued. The role responds to vendor questions and provides order documentation as needed. It supports purchasing operations by obtaining competitive bids, monitoring open orders, resolving purchasing issues, and working with Supply Chain and Accounts Payable to support accurate purchasing and inventory management. Travel may be required, less than 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle preferred, and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills.
Strong understanding of Supply Chain concepts.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Strong negotiating skills.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team player.
Ability to thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Willingness to take initiative and ability to operate independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous buying experience, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Issue competitive bid requests to potential vendors and suppliers, review quotes, and secure competitive bids.
Review and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order adjustments, and invoices.
Work closely with Accounts Payable on purchases and invoicing.
Develop and assist with implementing an efficient, accurate system for monitoring open purchase orders.
Execute system data management.
Identify, research, and resolve purchasing issues.
Own purchasing metrics and use them to drive positive changes.
Coordinate with the team to ensure deliveries satisfy assigned purchase orders and report back-ordered or missing products.
Assist Supply Chain with maintaining proper inventory levels of regularly used materials.
Establish reliable lines of contact with management to ensure purchase orders are accurate.
Answer vendor questions and provide additional order documentation as needed.
Alert management when orders have been filled and vendor invoices have been issued.