Buyer

RITALKA, Inc•New Ulm, MN

8d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE including 4 10-hour shifts and 5 8-hour shifts! Stating Wage: $18-$24/hour

Requirements

Accurate and professional verbal and written communications.
Keeps business records, utilizing computers, accurate filing systems, customer and personal service.
Proficient use of computers, software, ie. Microsoft, office (word, excel and outlook).
Complete vendor score cards.
S & OP meetings.
Follow company and department standard procedures.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Purchasing Management or other applicable degree.
2+ Years Experience is desired.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships via phone, fax, and e-mail with component vendors and suppliers.
Coordinate purchasing and delivery schedules of vendor supplied components with appropriate departments and personnel.
Source and buy product to fill requirements.
Qualify and develop new suppliers.
Manage, maintain, and grow existing supplier base by developing long-term, professional relationships with key vendors.
Qualify vendor's product offerings to verify exact part numbers, accurate delivery date, and best price.
Negotiate and buy parts in a timely and expeditious manner.
Product research as required.
Communication and problem solving.
Manage parts orders to meet project / forecast / Theory Of Constraint requirements and communicate status to supply chain via established reporting methods.