Buyer - AMOT Controls LLC

Responsibilities:

• Procures supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
• Reviews and converts purchase requisitions, contacts vendors, and examines bids and contracts.
• Manages supplier performance within MRO category.
• Assists internal customers with requests for materials/specifications for MRO requirements.
• Responsible to monitor and assure that delivery and inventory performance objectives per the operating plan are met/exceeded.
• Expedites items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
• Collaborates with cross functions include Customer Service, Production, Engineering, Planning, Shipping, Accounting
• Work closely with suppliers for solving issues associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepancies, obsolete materials, coordinating RMA.
• Work closely with planning team for expedites, pushout and cancellations.
• Reconciles invoices discrepancies with AP
• Reviews Open Purchase Orders and follows up with suppliers as necessary.
• Negotiates pricing, prepares RFQ and obtains competitive bids to assure best price.

Personal Attributes- The successful candidate will take initiative and work with a sense of urgency. Also, must have the ability to take on a challenge with a positive attitude. Candidate will be able to manage supplier issues by adjusting their communication styles to be most effective. Candidate will be assertive and have the ability to follow through on all projects to completion.

Education and Experience:

• BA /BS in Supply Chain Management/Business or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years MRO/materials management purchasing experience.
• Experience with Kanban and VMI preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and database skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for enabling best customer experiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other:

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate, typical of an office environment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability