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Title: Buyer

Company: Global Power Components -

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power produces weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. As a result of our expansion and continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Buyer to join our Purchasing team.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

• Establish and maintain supplier relationships
• Research current and potential new vendors
• Analyze market trends for pricing
• Ensure special order item accuracy per Engineering drawings
• Monitor critical path items and make necessary adjustments
• Ensuring incoming products meets GPC standards
• Ensure stock data/BOL accuracy

Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Pareto Charts
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization