Buyer - PrideStaff
Deer Park, NY 11729
About the Job
Job Title: Buyer
Company/Industry: Optical products manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industries
Location: near Brentwood, NY
Salary: $75-85K/yr Commensurate with experience + benefits
Position type: Direct Hire, FT On-site
Responsibilities include:
· Work with a budget, negotiate pricing, contractual terms and lead time
· Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
· Manage material inventory
· Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
· Follow up and expedite orders when necessary
· Manage vendor relationships and performance
· Search for new vendors
· Prepare purchase orders, receiving and shipping paperwork
· Prepare Purchasing Department reports
· Coordinate employee training (scheduling software)
Required Experience:
· 3-5+ years of experience in the defense and aerospace procurement.
· Bachelor’s Degree in business, operation, science (Optics or Mechanical is preferred) or experience equivalent.
· Strong time management and organization skills, multi-tasking skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (especially pivot tables), Outlook
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $75,000.00 - $85,000.00