Senior Buyer

Senior BuyerSummary Undergeneral supervision, purchases and expedites a variety of components,materials, and supplies needed to support production requirements; preparesformal quotes for materials; and performs other related duties asassigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Prepare Purchase Orders and purchase all necessary job-related materials used in the in the DGEI manufacturing process for assigned customer-base.
Request information such as price, availability and delivery schedules from approved suppliers to assist production scheduling.
Expedite Purchase Orders as necessary to meet production urgency.
Manage quality issues and drive resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with inventory management and suppliers to ensure materials received meet specification and conformity.
Maintain Bill of Material (BOM) data, item master, and other inventory related purchasing records.
Interface with internal stakeholders to resolve common purchasing issues and BOM data maintenance.
Prepare BOM data and pricing, as necessary, to support customer quotations.
Create BOM templates for sales order entry.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two or three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred.3-5 years directly related experience in Purchasing.
Experience in contract manufacturing is strongly preferred.
Language Skills:Proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Strong ability to use critical thinking skills.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Strong background with ERP systems

Range: $75-85K per yearThis is a 100% on-site position in Rockledge, FL. We do not offer relocation assistance. Local candidates only.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceEEO Employer