Buyer

Family-owned U. S. company that custom designs, manufactures and supports hydraulic press systems near Covington, OH is looking for a Buyer to join their team. The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of materials and commodities to meet day-to-day requirements. Apply now for immediate consideration!!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Reviews requisitions.
• Selects new vendors based on purchasing work instructions.
• Experience with the purchasing of outside machining work.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Selects products for purchase. Typical parts and services purchased include castings, steel, electrical and hydraulic components, gears, bearings, and fabrications.
• Prepares purchase orders or requests for quotes (RFQ).
• Reviews quotes and determines best fit based on cost, delivery, product quality & performance.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Responsible for procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects/vendors.
• Prepares, reviews and issues purchase orders.
• Communicates with Sales, Project Managers, and Manufacturing Manager regarding deliveries and issues.
• Maintain records of all transactions, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.
• Developing and building positive, long-term supplier relations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required.

• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 quality practices and procedures.