Buyer I

Graham Manufacturing•City of Batavia, NY

2d•$60,400 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for all activities involved in the procurement of raw materials, finished goods and services based on product/manufacturing needs in a most timely and economic fashion. Quality, quantity at cost, effective prices, and delivery on time are key needs and considerations to meet production/manufacturing schedule requirements which result in customer satisfaction and reflect on the company's credibility as a reputable supplier. Identifies sources, interview vendors, maintains mandatory files and records. Trouble shoots and expedites as necessary.

Requirements

High school GED
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 5 years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education.
Must be willing to work overtime as required.
National travel may be required.
Local travel may be required.
Travel up to 5% of working time.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Strong organization and time management skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company matters.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.
Identifies opportunities and changes that benefit GHM; sets and achieves challenging goals; exhibits confidence in self and others; motivates other to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes self and others to fulfill the organizations goals, policies and procedures.
Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to analyze quote package and understand percentage changes and best value in costing.
Listens and gets clarification; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; writes clearly, correctly, and informatively; ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; maintains confidentiality.
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactively identify problems and collaborate with management on implementing possible solutions.
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and learn new skills.
Ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge related to our ERP application.
Maintain current technical knowledge pertaining to position; demonstrates comprehensive, flexible range of skills and abilities; seeks to enhance skills and abilities through cross training and educational development.
Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; identifies opportunities and changes that benefit Graham; exhibits confidence in self and others; open to new ideas and supportive of change; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes self and others to fulfill the organizations goals, policies and procedures.
High degree of accountability to meet commitments.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Basic understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, Incoterms, logistics, stockroom operations, shipping/receiving.
Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain US government security clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

Service – Coordinating “production” with problem solving and prevention
Resource management (material and people)
Practice positive peer engagement methodologies and serve as a key representative for the department
Communicate the company’s goals and objectives to the supply base and ensure that the department is driving to the company’s goals and objectives.
Manage personal performance by setting goals and expectations.
Cultivate and foster the company’s core values.
Maintain supply base required documentation and information.
Resource scheduling, output management and reporting
Reviews and analyzes requirements to assure adequate supply when needed at minimum investment.
Initiates purchase of materials according to production requirements and inventory policies.
Provides feedback on project status as required.
Alerts stakeholders to potential supply issues, and documents.
Continually improve procedures, processes and methods to effectively meet customer needs and organizational objectives.
Provide improvement tools, techniques suggestions
Follow a continual improvement culture in the department and drive 5S and Safety initiatives.
Execute improvement tools and techniques needed to implement and sustain daily continual improvement.
Ensure safety of the employees and quality of the material throughout all processes.
Can locate Quality Management System procedure, have read and understand relevant procedure and are aware of all procedure changes when they occur.
Ensure that all procedures are followed to drive quality outcomes and ensure quality controls.
Manage compliance to all safety procedure and ensure proper protective equipment usage to ensure personnel safety.
Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
Will follow up with manager on professional development goals and opportunities.
Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company
Continually work to improve industry knowledge.