Buyer I

SMS group Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer position is responsible for sourcing, estimating and purchasing from our vendor base. In addition this position will also be responsible for negotiating pricing and contracts with these vendors to assure we are also the most competitive in pricing and delivery time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or business administration
One plus year of related experience (preferably in the metals industry) is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a group
You are a "hands-on" person with an imaginative and resourceful approach to problem solving
Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications a plus
Proven track record working and negotiating with various vendors
Understanding of quality department functions
Result oriented with excellent analytical and organization skills
Clear communication skills within all levels of a company
Understanding of supply chain processes and solid problem solving ability
Proficiency of standard MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point etc.)
SAP/ERP system proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Review the requirements received from customer service, project management, and purchasing to ensure the adequate sourcing support for upcoming projects and place purchase orders in a timely manner
Request and evaluate quotes from vendors to determine the best options for sourcing
Look for cost saving opportunities within the purchasing responsibility
Review and understand the customer requirements (CAD drawings) to provide the best sourcing option in terms of quality, price and delivery possible
Monitor and work with vendors to improve their on-time delivery performance
Resolve any warranty claims with our vendors
Execution of sourcing activities in compliance with company policies and procedures
Facilitating the resolution of quality issues with vendors as they arise
Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Work with our internal engineering groups to answer any related drawing questions from our vendors
Work closely with Technical Sales Support, Quality Department, sales, project managers, engineering and other departments
Conduct vendor site visits from the commercial side as needed