Buyer

**Buyer**

* Marlborough, MA

* Full-Time

* Supply Chain

* Buyer

Galvion Active Systems designs and manufactures dynamic energy and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. Operations today depend on more charged equipment than ever before, and soldier efficiency and mobility are vital to mission success. The smart Li-Ion batteries, bulk and field-charging solutions, and power and data management systems that we develop add to mission intelligence, safety and success. Our user-centric design model, agile frameworks and on-site state-of-the-art labs allow us to provide insights, vision and technologies that deliver meaningful operational value to users, industry partners and academia. Our Active Systems division is at the center of our most forward-thinking projects and programs. This is a global, fast-paced team working with a number of strategic partners in order to bring the next-generation of smart, warfighter-worn, advanced power, data and software solutions to market. This is your chance to join a passionate team who are making a difference and shaping the future of mission intelligence, survivability and success.

**PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES**

The Buyer will be responsible for placing orders, sourcing materials, meeting delivery/supplier responsiveness needs and obtaining quotes for new and existing products as well as regular activities of the plant. The incumbent is expected to track and maintain the status of their orders.

**SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**People:**

* Source and develop good supplier partnerships for materials being purchased, including inventory stocking programs.

* Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products

* Work closely with Product Managers, Quality Engineer and technical team on new products.

* Work with QA and suppliers on generating and processing RMAs. Participate in corrective action requests.

**Process:**

* Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders

* Deliver a weekly purchase order report to management that indicates the vendor invoice number for all closed purchase orders

* Purchase materials to support production, maintenance, R&D and offices activities, including die/mold/tooling purchases or revisions to existing equipment.

* Responsible for placing and maintaining purchase orders.

* Track incoming purchase order receipts and take corrective action as required. Ability for clear communication on receipt dates that could affect operations.

* Process supplier credit applications.

* Ensure system integrity, i.e. supplier lead times, standard costs, purchase order receipt date

* Reconcile discrepancies between supplier shipments & contractual obligations.

**Performance:**

* Assist the Material Coordinator with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis

* Source and develop good supplier partnerships for materials being purchased, including inventory stocking programs.

* Ensure performance metrics are sustained, i.e. Health & Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs and others, and work to implement corrective actions

* Provide/Follow-up metrics based on suppliers performance.

* Participate in purchasing and freight cost reduction initiatives that support company goals.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

* 3+ years experience in Purchasing.

* Knowledge in sourcing and purchasing materials, experience in raw material purchasing preferred.

* Position requires someone who is self-motivated and proactive.

* Experienced in a manufacturing environment and use in ERP operating software.

* Meticulous attention to detail.

* Excellent organizational and time management skills.

* Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

* Must be detailed oriented, quick learner, and a team player.

* Proficiency with MS Windows, especially strong in Microsoft Excel.

* Experienced with lean initiatives.

* Familiarity with ISO

* Military experience is a plus.

**BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS**

* Action oriented

* Drive for results

* Integrity and trust

* Composure

* Written communication

* Peer relationships

**WORK ENVIRONMENT** **(****include physical requirements)**

* Primarily office work environment in a manufacturing facility

* Occasional visits to suppliers and other Galvion locations

* Must show ability to sit for extended periods

**ABOUT GALVION**

At Galvion, we believe in human-centered innovation. Everything that we do starts with the end-user - the warfighter, the law enforcement officer, the first responder. We work proactively to identify and solve the problems left unsolved by others. We continuously strive to exceed expectation and imagination, whether in a partnership that we facilitate, a solution we provide or a product that we deliver.

Our Armor, Active Systems and Focused Solutions divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built, advanced solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the worlds most demanding military and tactical end-users. We exist to empower their missions: we protect the people who protect us. We are thinkers. Doers. Pioneers. We are passionate about what we do. Always looking to the future. Always one step ahead. And with almost 400 people working across design, manufacturing, sales, testing, research, and administration, were able to create integrated solutions that genuinely challenge perceptions about whats possible.

This is your opportunity to build more than just a career. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our life-saving, life-changing work. Join our team and our mission today.

*Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*