Buyer/Purchasing Specialist

Cambridge Specialty Company•Berlin, CT

About The Position

This is a full-time position that reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. This position will be responsible for the buying and scheduling materials for manufacturing areas, and supporting activities such as procuring materials/components, negotiating costs, creating purchase orders, and improving supplier performance. Position Specific Expectations Work in a focus factory setting and purchase the raw material/forgings/castings/hardware that support the schedule. Negotiate best pricing while working to shrink supplier lead times. Place purchase orders and work with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments that meet the requirements of our company. Strengthen the supply base and develop profitable purchasing strategies that result in improved supplier performance and cost savings. Work to eliminate overages and shortages in purchased raw materials and components. Monitor and report on inventory stock levels, issues, etc. Implements cost savings programs, tracks progress, and provides regular updates to management. Negotiates contract terms, pricing, and delivery, etc. Works with Sales, Production, and others regarding the status of Purchasing related items. Works closely with the Controller on strategic initiatives and Supplier integration activities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role
Experience with SK portal, MRP and Execution report (preferred)
Experience required with cycle counts, inventory reduction improvement activities, inventory turn improvement, etc
Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP-Epicor/JobBoss preferred)
Previous experience in negotiating price, lead times, and terms and conditions
Strong math skills, analytical thinking, excellent organizational/planning skills are required
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills needed
Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and purchasing best practices

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in business administration or relevant field, preferred
Experience with SK portal, MRP and Execution report (preferred)
Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP-Epicor/JobBoss preferred)

Responsibilities

Buying and scheduling materials for manufacturing areas
Procuring materials/components
Negotiating costs
Creating purchase orders
Improving supplier performance
Purchase the raw material/forgings/castings/hardware that support the schedule
Negotiate best pricing while working to shrink supplier lead times
Place purchase orders and work with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments that meet the requirements of our company
Strengthen the supply base and develop profitable purchasing strategies that result in improved supplier performance and cost savings
Work to eliminate overages and shortages in purchased raw materials and components
Monitor and report on inventory stock levels, issues, etc
Implements cost savings programs, tracks progress, and provides regular updates to management
Negotiates contract terms, pricing, and delivery, etc
Works with Sales, Production, and others regarding the status of Purchasing related items
Works closely with the Controller on strategic initiatives and Supplier integration activities