Buyer

WENGER CORPORATION•Syracuse, NY

10d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite position within our facility in Syracuse, NY. Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As an innovator, Wenger Corporation knows that great ideas can come from the fresh perspective of a new employee. So we embrace the unique skills and expertise you bring to the table. We skip the micro-management and bureaucracy found in many organizations, and we create an environment of trust and autonomy that gives you the freedom to make decisions, use your talents and make your mark. A company that lets you do what you do best and gives you the freedom to get even better. That is Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation is actively seeking a Buyer who is responsible for coordinating the procurement of products and services, supporting the JR Clancy product lines, to ensure adequate supply at the best cost, service, and quality to manufacturing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Prior purchasing experience
Five (5) years experience with purchased, fabricated/machined products, and/or electrical components/assemblies
Proven organizational skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
ERP/MRP system experience

Nice To Haves

2- or 4-year College Degree or equivalent experience
Epicor experience and knowledge
Understanding of process improvement techniques
Manufacturing fabrication or assembly experience
Print reading and/or CAD experience

Responsibilities

Planning for material requirements using MRP system (Epicor) and requests from Production and Project Management
Implementing safety stock levels and reorder quantities based on direction from Production Manager, adapting to new product introductions and changing demand
Purchasing of materials, products, and outside fabrication services which represents a mix of standard and custom designed components and products
Soliciting vendor quotations and negotiating pricing and rates
Coordinating with Production and Project Management staff to ensure on-time and low-cost delivery of purchased materials, products and services
Leading selection and evaluation of Wenger Corporations approved vendors
Monitoring vendor performance and changing approved vendor list status as needed
Coordinating with outside vendors including follow-up on Supplier Corrective Action Reports
Identifying nonconformities and initiating Corrective Action Reports and Supplier Corrective Action Reports, as needed
Complying with all requirements of the Quality Management System
Performing work activities that are in line with achieving the companys Quality Objectives