Purchaser-Buyer

AVL USA INC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Buyer negotiates prices and prepares 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. The role supports purchasing for a custom manufacturing environment and works closely with Engineering and other cross-functional teams. It includes sourcing engineered products, metals, machine services, and components for fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.

Requirements

Relevant college degree and experience.
Ability to understand blueprints and/or schematics.
Purchasing experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP software; Infor Visual Mfg. is preferred.
Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
Negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Detail-oriented, able to multitask, prioritize workloads, and work well under pressure in a high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infor Visual Mfg. ERP software.

Responsibilities

Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) and purchase orders (POs); read and understand technical drawings and analyze material costs.
Source metal materials for fabrication, machining, and welding, as well as mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic parts.
Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts, and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
Assist in identifying and evaluating vendors of materials, services, equipment, and supplies for cost and quality, using established vendor questionnaires in coordination with the Quality department.
Manage existing vendor relationships and assist other departments with vendor performance issues.
Assist Accounting in resolving vendor invoice discrepancies and approve invoices for payment.
Track, monitor, and maintain purchase order deliveries to support on-time delivery to the production schedule.
Store and maintain purchase orders and other vendor contract information in an organized manner 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 support smooth, cost-effective, and on-schedule purchasing processes.
Participate in developing and implementing a continuous improvement methodology.