Purchaser

4 weeks ago

Bellwood, United States Intraaction Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob details
Job Type: Purchaser
Shift and Schedule: Full-time / Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Benefits


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
We are a leading provider of innovative solutions and technologies for scientific research, spectroscopy, and imaging applications. IntraAction is a leading provider of cutting-edge acousto-optic solutions that revolutionize the field of optics and photonics. We offer Standard, semi-standard, OEM, and custom products, Electronics and subsystems, Complete design, and manufacturing capability.

Role


The Buyer provides purchasing, sourcing, commodity, and supply base management expertise to ensure that all aspects of the sourcing process meet Thermal Cares quality, surety of supply, and cost to meet corporate procurement requirements. This position reports to the CEO/Operations Director and is in Bellwood IL.

Duties and Responsibilities


  • Procure inventory, supplies, and capital goods for production processes.
  • Work with accounts payable and receiving teams to resolve any invoice and/or shipment discrepancies.
  • Participate in cross functional teams to develop strategies to source assigned commodity-based items at the lowest total cost of ownership.
  • Participate in quarterly supplier scorecard process.
  • Solicit quotes for new and existing materials as needed.
  • Communicate and collaborate with planning, engineering, sales, production, on status of material critical for production process.
  • Provide regular updates and/or reports to - management staff on cost improvements and new technologies or services.
  • Follow up regularly with suppliers to ensure part availability, expediting as required.
  • Analyze data and propose/implement process improvements that reduce waste.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for purchasing components.
  • Purchase and monitor an assigned category of inventory.
  • Negotiate prices, leverage buys, and analyze purchasing reports to reduce inventory and purchase a quality product at the best possible price.
  • Manage inventory of purchased items required to fulfill the needs purchased.
  • Manage and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
  • Utilize continuous improvement tools and strategies to reduce inventory while increasing delivery.
  • Maintain integrity of ERP data and maintain accuracy of inventory transactions throughout entire planning and purchasing process.
  • Improve fill rates, quality, lead times and needs while monitoring and tracking delivery performance.


Requirements


Qualifications and Experience


  • Associate or bachelors degree in Business Administration (or related field)
  • Position typically expects three (3) to five (5) years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position; previous experience buy pipe/fitting/ and or engineering parts/fixtures a plus
  • Technical purchasing and sourcing skills;
  • Relies on clearly defined instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job;
  • Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change;
  • Self-motivated and self-managing individual;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Must be able to calculate and analyze financial data such as ROI, Make vs. Buy, and other commercial requirements;
  • Must be able to multitask;
  • Microsoft Office Suite and other PC skills; Experience with EPICOR/ Vantage is a PLUS
  • Prior experience in Manufacturing is a Plus.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: commensurate by experience.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bellwood Illinois
Experience:

  • Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • vlookup: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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