Buyer

Primary Weapons Systems • Boise, ID

129d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer manages materials and/or services to support the company's production plan. The Buyer is responsible for procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for tooling, packaging, production material, and outsource services. The Buyer will work closely with the Sourcing Manager to identify and develop supplier partnerships for production materials, and outsourcing services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
• Must be able to conduct many types of mathematical problems including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong computer related skills including familiarization with word processing, spreadsheet, and MRP/ERP software.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/CPIM desired

Responsibilities

• Work with material planning software (for production) and Program Manager (for New Programs) to identify demand for material, components, outside services.
• Prepare purchase orders for all items. This includes selecting vendors, obtaining quotes, negotiating prices, scheduling delivery, and ensuring delivered products meet specifications (with Quality Team).
• Track daily receipt of goods entry and status of outsource processes.
• Update Planning software and Planning team upon task completion and schedule changes.
• Maintain supplier relationships and develop new and alternate suppliers.
• Develop and maintain files on product costs.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all procurement processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level