Senior Buyer
About The Position
Spang & Company has an opening for a Senior Buyer based in Phoenix, AZ. This position will prepare, review, and track capital expenditure, MRO, and service-related purchase orders through the procurement process. Spang & Company is a diversified manufacturing company. Through the work of three unique product lines, we design, produce, and supply precision soft magnetic components and materials to the electronics industry and custom-engineered solutions to the power industry. Primary job duties will include working with suppliers, contractors, production staff, engineering, and facilities management to execute order management activities, including quotation solicitation, supplier/contractor negotiations, order issuance, proactive confirmation of anticipated deliveries, expediting needed parts, and resolving past-due deliveries. This position will select qualified vendors, evaluate their performance, and act as a liaison between the contractors and internal customers. Additional duties will include supporting the Purchasing Manager in special projects, procuring inventory parts, and working with department managers on upcoming purchasing needs. The position requires up to 10% domestic travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, project management, logistics, or a technical discipline.
- 8+ years of procurement experience.
- Strong background in MRO procurements.
- Strong background in contracting for services.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP systems is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and track capital expenditure, MRO, and service-related purchase orders through the procurement process.
- Work with suppliers, contractors, production staff, engineering, and facilities management to execute order management activities.
- Solicit quotations.
- Negotiate with suppliers and contractors.
- Issue orders.
- Proactively confirm anticipated deliveries.
- Expedite needed parts.
- Resolve past-due deliveries.
- Select qualified vendors.
- Evaluate vendor performance.
- Act as a liaison between contractors and internal customers.
- Support the Purchasing Manager in special projects.
- Procure inventory parts.
- Work with department managers on upcoming purchasing needs.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- One of the best 401(k) matching plans in the business
- Competitive salaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
