Buyer/Planner - Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Industry

Parkson Corp.•Golden, CO

5d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs functions to plan, coordinate and manage activities involving strategic purchasing, scheduling, and requisitioning of product purchased parts. Maintains effective inventory control records and system procedures. Manages supplier relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3+ years purchasing experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Effective negotiation skills.
Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and Bill of Materials desirable.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

C.P.M or APICS is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review of Engineering Release Package including Bill of Material for planning and procurement of product purchase parts and fabrication for all Projects.
Issues and manages purchase orders with external vendors.
Plans production scheduling activities, handles internal production orders and management of required materials (including procurement) to fulfill customer order requirements.
Executes projects to meet customer deadlines and provide accurate Supplier ship date commitments to maintain supplier on-time delivery as well as customer on-time deliveries.
Provides reliable cost estimates and production schedules for Technical Sales and Operations.
Manages vendor, inventory, production, and planning/scheduling.
Responsible for development of Sourcing Plans and documentation of all cost savings activities.
Performs strategic sourcing on key items for projects domestically and internationally.
Manages supplier relationships.
Maintains material, freight, PPV, and departmental budgets per established metrics.
Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.