Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Chesapeake, Virginia, United States Plasser American Corp Full time
Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer

At Plasser American Corp, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Buyer to join our team. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of transactions, minimizing costs without impacting service levels.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day business relationships with suppliers, including ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery requirements, issue resolution, and follow-up on backorders.
  • Process purchase orders accurately and timely in accordance with Plasser American's standards.
  • Research items for price and verification of specifications.
  • Sources materials and suppliers as required to achieve corporate goals.
  • Negotiate contracts to obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, considering quality, lead time, and reliability of source.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of inventory receipts and services that meet quality, service, delivery, and price performance standards.
  • Recommend changes to the supplier base and supplier consolidation.
  • Prepare and follow up on orders to expedite delivery.
  • Resolve shipping/receiving and invoice discrepancies.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Participate in vendor qualification activities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years of buyer experience in a manufacturing organization.
  • Comprehensive understanding of purchasing concepts and procedures.
  • Proven understanding of materials and supply chain management functions.
Benefits:
  • 80 hours of paid time off during the first year of employment.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed up to 6% of salary.
  • Merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Free short and long-term disability after 90 days of employment.
  • Free life insurance two times annual salary.
  • Company events.
  • Free employee medical and dental coverage valued at $7,500.00.
About Plasser American Corp:

Plasser American Corp is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. We are making significant investments in the North American market, including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.



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