Buyer

Job Position Summary: Responsible to secure the best possible deals with vendors by conducting market research and negotiating contracts. They support the sourcing and purchasing goods and services. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong attention to details
• Organizational skills. 
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office 
• Time Management Skills 
• Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally. 
• Ability to read and interrupt work instructions to follow through and complete task.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
• Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
• Experience with engaging Supplier and building Relationships.
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required. 
• Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery. 
• Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers. 
• Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements. 
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments. 
• Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs. 
• Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.
• Negotiates with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations in accordance with strategic objectives.
• Attends weekly production meetings to advise on raw material order status.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing. 
• Selecting and maintaining sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.
• Resolves quality/delivery discrepancies and maintains clear, timely communication to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate vendor rejections and advise vendor of reasons for rejection and cost incurred as a result of defective material.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluating market condition for future needs. 

Working Conditions:

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.