Buyer

Cornell Pump•Clackamas, OR

37d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer manages assigned commodities establishing and maintaining the supplier relationship. The employee will be responsible for cost containment and reduction, assisting with new product introductions and related project support, sourcing new suppliers, and continuous development of existing suppliers for each assigned commodity.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Accurate data entry and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
High School Diploma /GED with 3 years related experience or Associate’s degree with minimum 2 years related experience.
Prior utilization of MRP software for the fulfillment of ongoing production requirements.
Familiarity with part qualification, first article acceptance and production readiness required.

Nice To Haves

ISM or APIC certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manages suppliers for assigned commodities by negotiating price, delivery, quality and service levels with vendors
Understands supplier reviews/evaluations for quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness
Resolves supplier performance issues that negatively impact Cornell's ability to fill customer orders (i.e.: nonconforming material returns and replacement, late delivery, cost increase, etc.)
Initiates RFP's and RFQ's from the simple to the complex
Responsible for procuring proper materials in the appropriate quantities from qualified suppliers utilizing the MRP system
Pursue cost reductions and/or profit improvement through cooperative efforts with supply base.
Maintains inventory control by managing inventory levels of assigned commodities along with identifying and disposing of excess and inactive inventory.
Generates/processes ECN's and NCR’s when appropriate
Follows ISO procedures in support of continuous process improvement
Ability to travel as required.
PC literate with experience utilizing Microsoft software office programs - (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point).

Benefits

10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
401K Plan - 3% employer contribution and matching based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
Dental/Vision coverage
Pet Insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
Employee Rewards and Recognition Program