Purchaser-Buyer

AVL USA INC•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer's primary function is to negotiate prices and prepare purchase orders for parts, materials, services, supplies, and equipment requested through approved purchase requisitions or generated from approved and released work order demand following established policies and procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a relevant college degree and experience.
Be able to understand blueprints and/or schematics.
Purchasing experience within a custom manufacturing environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and ERP software, preferably Infor Visual Mfg.
Self–motivated with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
Negotiation, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and work well under pressure prioritize workloads in a high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local suppliers of engineered products, parts, and machine services.
Proficiency with Infor Visual Mfg ERP software.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing RFQs and POs, and the capacity to read and understand technical drawings and to analyze material costs.
This role will work closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams; familiarity with local suppliers of engineered products, parts, and machine services.
Sourcing of various metal materials for fabrication, machining, and welding that will be assembled with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic parts.
Negotiate price, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with supplier.
Assist in identifying and evaluating vendors of material, services, equipment and supplies with respect to cost and quality using established vendor questionnaires in coordination with the Quality department.
Manage existing vendor relationships and assist other departments in vendor performance issues.
Assist the accounting department in resolving vendor invoicing discrepancies and approve for payment.
Track, monitor and maintain purchase order deliveries to drive on time delivery to production schedule.
Ensure purchase orders and other vendor contract information is stored and maintained in an organized fashion on the server.
Maintain Vendor and Part | Planning data in the ERP/MRP system.
Participate in annual inventory counts.
Follow company policies and work instructions to ensure the purchasing processes run smoothly, cost-effective and on schedule.
Participate in the development and implementation of a continuous improvement methodology.