Buyer
About The Position
Vishay HiRel is currently seeking applicants for a Buyer at the Marshall, MN location. This position coordinates purchasing activities of raw materials, MRO, and other services that are requested by internal customers. Takes responsibility for maintaining the department’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are composed of cost effectiveness, on-time delivery of purchase orders, and supplier quality. Communicates with suppliers, including but not limited to, contract negotiations, delivery follow up, re-scheduling orders to meet production needs, and returns of non-confirming orders. This position will be on-site at the Marshall, MN facility, in the industrial park, near highway 23 and close to SMSU.
Requirements
- 1 - 2 years of experience purchasing, expediting, that focuses on the needs of a manufacturing/production environment.
- Business related discipline with emphasis on negotiation skills preferred
- This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining working relations with suppliers assigned.
- Monitoring stock and inventories of local warehouses, and planning quantities of parts and materials needed, with respect to production and delivery plans.
- Negotiating contracts and specific conditions for delivery of parts, materials or services.
- Ensuring timely procurement and order management to ensure parts and materials are appropriately delivered.
- Ensuring supplier performance reporting, announcing and clarifying claims, if necessary.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with Independence Blue Cross
- Prescription coverage with CVS / Caremark
- Dental and Vision coverage featuring Basic and Buy Up options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with pre-tax (traditional) and after-tax (Roth) options
- Health and Wellness Program with incentives
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions for some plans
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account and Medical FSA plans are available
- Company paid Life / ADD Insurance – 2 x’s base annual salary (subject to plan limits)
- Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
