Buyer

GW Lisk Company Inc • Hauppauge, NY

9d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing assigned commodities. Manage supplier relationships to ensure responsive support and performance for cost, on-time delivery, inventory control and quality of product.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree, 4-year preferred
• 1-2 yrs minimum purchasing experience preferred
• Strong technical skills – Ability to work on new product initiatives
• Strong ERP/MRP experience required (experience with Syteline a plus)
• Demonstrated team skills (ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships based on win – win goals and objectives)
• Ability to integrate purchasing strategies with internal client objectives
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a self-managed team environment requiring minimal direct supervision
• Strong and ethical negotiation skills
• Innovative and results oriented
• High degree of professional behavior and business etiquette
• Demonstrated effective and professional communications (oral, written, & electronic) & interpersonal skills supporting (internally and externally)
• Demonstrated effective planning, organizing, computer, and decision-making skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated effective personal computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail, and Internet

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all purchasing activities involved for each assigned commodity: sending RFQ’s, placing purchasing orders, working with suppliers on optimal fulfillment of Lisk production demand, etc.
• Responsible for source selection, part availability, and year-over-year material cost productivity, in support of providing the highest value and least risk to the organization
• Ensures products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with assigned targets established to meet strategic objectives (cost, inventory, OTD, etc.)
• Responsible for timely reconciliation of required business-critical information and documentation (i.e. required quality documentation and receiving information)
• Work with internal customers to ensure optimal inventory levels at all times. Includes continued involvement with the Lisk planning community and suppliers.
• Follow-up on past due items, update estimated delivery dates and prepare daily reports of material delays and back-ordered items.
• Performs material expediting, shipping tracking, receipt verification, and inspection preparation for urgent priority material requirements.
• Locates and moves materials and parts between work areas to expedite processing of goods according to pre-determined schedules and priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree