Buyer III

Smc Corp Of America • Noblesville, IN

301d

About The Position

The Buyer III is responsible for purchasing and negotiating inventory materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. This role involves evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers and mentoring less experienced personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Post-high School Specialized Training in Administrative Business Functions.
• 5 years of experience in the Purchasing and Supply Management field.
• Proficient in the use of PC for reporting, communication, and ordering.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to other purchasing team members.
• Source and purchase inventory goods and components for production area.
• Obtain quotes for components and services for Design Engineering.
• Obtain quotes for Japan and purchase components for Japan.
• Develop local sourcing of SMC Japan sourced materials.
• Enter receiving tickets for inventory components.
• Maintain and validate basic vendor part number information.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and approvals.
• Keep inventory investment and loss at a minimum.
• Maintain and improve quality.
• Find or develop competent suppliers.
• Standardize, where possible, the items purchased.
• Provide an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies, and services required to operate the organization in the most cost-effective manner.
• Purchase required items and services at the lowest total cost to the organization, rather than just utilizing the lowest bid.
• Improve the organization's competitive position.
• Achieve harmonious, productive working relationships with all areas within the organization.
• Achieve harmonious, productive working relationships with all vendors.
• Assist other purchasing team members with any vendor problems.
• Work with the Quality Department and Vendors to ensure adherence to ISO standards.
• Provide standard and various inventory reports to management.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes to ensure procurement price aligns with industry-associated costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED