Buyer

Ideal Aerosmith•Grand Forks, ND

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer plays an important role in the procurement process, sourcing high-quality materials, machine parts, and services essential to the organization’s operations. This position is responsible for establishing strong vendor relationships while collaborating closely with internal teams to identify needs, research options, and recommend purchases that meet specifications and deadlines. The Buyer’s expertise will ensure a smooth supply chain, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the organization.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Production, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
3+ years’ experience in procurement type activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
Blueprint reading skills
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Experience in the use of computers.
Able to work independently
Strong organizational skills.
Due to federal contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Technical background or familiarity with machining, mechanical parts, or electronic components preferred.
Project Management experience preferred
Experience working with Conflict Minerals Reporting and Counterfeit Material Mitigation preferred

Responsibilities

Select vendors based on vendor quality criteria, prices, specifications, and delivery dates.
Execute purchasing process from solicitation of quotes to purchase order fulfillment.
Accurately complete documentation such as purchase orders, RMA paperwork, etc.
Communicate regularly with quality, manufacturing, and inventory control on material issues.
Negotiate pricing, volume discounts and long-term contracts with selected vendors.
Flow down contract requirements to vendor and ensure requirements are met.
Maintain and establish new vendor relationships in various industries including mechanical parts, machine parts, electronics, and commodities.
Initiate, lead, and implement process improvement activities for the department.
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams to ensure quality, lead time, pricing, and contract requirements are met.
Establish corrective actions with vendors as needed to drive improvement.
Work with engineering, sales and production to problem solve during design and purchasing process including obsolete parts.
Provide sales/quoting with material quotes for customer quotation efforts.
Participate in process improvements to address changing government and industry regulations.
Comply with ISO procedures and suggest and execute improvement changes.
Other duties as assigned.