Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


East Hartford, Connecticut, United States HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO Full time
Job Title: Buyer

At HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO, we are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring materials, components, and services essential to our production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and review requirements for materials and services to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
  • Request and review quotes from suppliers, ensuring they meet company specifications and budgetary constraints.
  • Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders and ensure timely delivery.
  • Help address and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment, quality concerns, or discrepancies.
  • Obtain approvals for purchases beyond buying authorization.
  • Expedite purchase orders and visit local suppliers periodically.
  • Assist in generating procurement reports and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Notify all appropriate personnel of any changes to delivery dates.
  • Work with the Shipping Team to arrange for delivery to and from Suppliers for parts or services.
  • Assist in identifying areas for process improvement within the procurement function.
  • Support the implementation of best practices and new procurement strategies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Three to five years of buying experience, ideally within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Epicor ERP preferred).
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Ability to analyze procurement data and generate reports.

Physical Demands:

Legend:

N (Not applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Lift/Carry 10-50lbs

F

Stand

F

Walk

F

Manually manipulate

F

Squat or kneel

F

Bend

F

Reach above shoulder

F



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