Buyer

Saft America • Jacksonville, FL

11d

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for the negotiation and release of purchase orders at the right time, right quantity and within specific targets and budgets. The successful candidate will display a strong ability to use MRP/ERP system to procure equipment and services in many locations throughout the globe. In addition, experience working with providers of electronic components, electrical harness, HVAC systems is a plus. The Buyer is responsible for assuring compliance with company policies, applicable government regulations and laws and the higher of ethical standards while establishing sources for quality conforming materials and services with competitive pricing and timely deliveries. The Buyer will continually seek new and alternative ideas, products, and materials whose adoption might improve company efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible purchasing related experiences in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/QAD or similar system desired.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge/experience preferred.
• Well-developed understanding of business principles with comparative, quantitative and communication skills.
• Understanding of ISO standards.
• Strong attention to detail, target driven, working knowledge of shipping documentation

Nice To Haves

• experience working with providers of electronic components, electrical harness, HVAC systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct the appropriate level of price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable economic purchase with the emphasis that cost reductions will be critical.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Remain current on contracts and pricing agreements
• Work with suppliers worldwide to ensure supply of quality products
• Creates reports for cost savings for non-production items as requested.
• Source supplies and negotiate vendor contracts resulting in total cost reductions, quality of products, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain records of goods and materials ordered within ERP system.
• Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and follow up with vendors for discrepancies.
• Consistently seek improvement opportunities for procurement process and initiate changes by initiating workflows and work procedures
• Contribute to the timely and proper payment of invoices by communicating with vendors and accounts payable

Benefits

• Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs.
• Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.
• We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team.
• Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees.
• If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information.
• If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

What This Job Offers

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