Parts Buyer - NJ

Radwell International•Willingboro Township, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Buyer is primarily responsible for purchasing parts for repair service items and inventory. This role also provides technical support to the production team as needed. Key responsibilities include maintaining inventory, ensuring accurate product data, and processing purchase orders efficiently and profitably.

Requirements

Experience in industrial, electrical, and electronic industries.
Negotiation skills
Detail oriented
Computer proficiency
Strong ability to multi-task
Ability to work at fast pace
Attention to detail and accuracy
Problem solving abilities
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to analyze data and make informed predictions
High school diploma or equivalent required
One to three years related experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

Technical or industrial product knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Work with technicians to identify active and obsolete parts by providing technical support & item research.
Manage pricing/RFQs to determine accurate and profitable repair pricing.
Procure components from multiple sourcing options, ensuring cost savings and profitable inventory.
Develop and maintain relationships with global suppliers.
Maintain and update vendor and sourcing information in multiple software platforms.
Evaluate vendors continuously on quality, price, and lead time.
Determine, communicate, and track estimated lead times to technicians and customers.
Create complete & accurate part numbers, product descriptions, cross references and product data.
Maintain updated cost/list pricing in systems associated to product sourcing.
Monitor and maintain inventory levels by setting stocking parameters.
Work directly with the Radwell Brand Manager to create verified subs for products.
Maintain Awaiting Parts, Parts Review, Needs Sourcing, Needs Research, In-House Summary Reports in Spectrum.
Update each repair that requires parts to the proper status including a processing note with PO information and expected due dates.
Prioritize Warranty and RUSH repairs.
Communicate all delayed delivery dates of parts through Spectrum email to @Production.
Cover work overflow from other Repair lines, including other branches when needed.
Maintain Expedite report proactively to insure on-time delivery dates.
Support other buyers & Radwell branches with duties listed above when needed.
Work with company and branch management to help develop/maintain the most efficient processes.
Interface with parts storage and warehouse management teams, assist in ensuring inventory is stored, moved, and stocked most efficiently.
Provide oversight and training of associated roles when needed, including other parts buyers and parts operations employees, possibly at other branches.