Buyer

Hunting•Fryeburg, ME

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunting, Dearborn Division is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Buyer to negotiate, plan, and purchase goods and services (raw materials, equipment, outside services, MRO supplies), providing optimal value to the company. Develops and maintains supplier relationships to support company goals. At Dearborn, we innovate and collaborate with global technology leaders to make the world a better place, from undersea to outer space. A leader in manufacturing of highly advanced, precision machined components, Hunting Dearborn machines specialty alloy products to blueprint, providing solutions to our global customer's toughest challenges in industries spanning aerospace and defense, space exploration, power generation, petroleum, nuclear, sub-surface, transportation, and a host of commercial industries, from our state-of-the-art facility. We provide a competitive benefits package, training, and development opportunities all while working for a stable employer.

Requirements

Demonstrates high level of knowledge in job function area.
Produces work results within established standards of quality and quantity, with customer service focused on timeliness both individually and with team.
Communicates in an effective, clear, and organized manner (oral and written). Follows expected guidelines regarding client and organizational communication data sensitivity with appropriate regard to complexity.
Self-directed and resourceful with regard to individual and team problem solving. Initiates new processes or ideas and channels appropriately to improve customer service within quality guidelines.
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees must be able to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, which includes participation in Company random drug testing.
Employment is subject to background checks appropriate to the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
5-10 years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain field or in a related field preferred.
Microsoft Office experience at intermediate level preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately generates requests for quotes, purchase orders and associated documentation.
Effectively and proactively communicates with internal customers and suppliers in regard to purchases and projects.
Generates year over year cost savings for assigned commodities and goods/services.
Develops, manages, and maintains supplier relationships for assigned Commodity/Category.
Manages supplier performance in regard to quality, on time delivery and cost.
Continually building supplier relationship skills with the ability to take control and coordinate activity associated with supplier.
Evaluates supplier proposals/quotes and works with internal customer to determine most desirable option based on the current requirement.
Schedule pickups and deliveries with freight services and tracking shipments.
Prepare and process critical paperwork such as packing slips, bills of lading and international customs forms.
Be creative while multitasking and decision making.
Understand standard concepts and best practices and procedures within the Purchasing/ Supply Chain field.
Perform a variety of tasks related to Purchasing, Scheduling, Inventory and Operations.
Provide guidance and assist Department colleagues as required.
Perform additional tasks as required or assigned by manager.