Buyer
PowellChicago, IL, United States30+ days ago
Salary
$50,000.00 yearly
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionHigh School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 0-2 years in a material and / or purchasing assignment. Good interpersonal relationship skills. Strong analytical skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Good computer skills. Must be responsible and dependable Attend in house and outside training sessions. Attend local professional associations. Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products. Minimal travel may be required locally. Experience in or around a metal fabrication environment Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, forming, welding, machine components Familiarity of purchasing commodities such as raw materials, including aluminum stainless steel and copper Experience with indirect spend, including but not limited to MRO, PPE, lumber, and maintenance equipment
Position Summary
The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and / or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and / or parts will be generated from requisitions or through Supply Chain Planning. In cases of low volume / low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and / or services. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
- Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate
- Collaborate with operations on project requirements
- Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
- Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
- Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
- Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers
- Achieve supplier PPM as assigned by Manager
- Promptly disposition excess and / or obsolete purchased inventory
- Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
- Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Preferred Qualifications :
LI-CAB