Senior Buyer - Communications

At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products—we engineer mission‑critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application‑specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn’t an option , serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues ! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately‑owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long‑term business success . We are proudly American ! Specifically, we are seeking experience with … Obtaining quotations, preparing and placing purchase orders in a group or groups of commodities, materials, supplies, and equipment Project management Supporting Engineering in the development of new products and/or new vendors Our Senior Buyer is responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment, and supplies. The Senior Buyer will: Be a member of major project teams Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders in a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment Conduct Vendor Audits and provide constructive feedback Responsible for managing vendor base Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases Locate new sources of supplies as necessary Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new vendors Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions Maintain vendor information in the database Familiar with MRP Purchasing Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities Negotiate major contracts Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis Assist with other related duties as required or assigned About you - What you’ll bring to the table: Minimum 5 years’ related experience required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule Strong oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of personal computers Exceptional organizational skills Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly, and being capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts Background in project management Requires self‑motivation and ability to complete objectives Pleasant and helpful telephone manner Detail oriented General knowledge of ISO 9000 C.P.M. Preferred What OTTO offers for this specific position: The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at‑level experience. Target base salary hiring range: $75,000 to $90,000, based on qualifications and experience. Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan. Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. Health HMO Plan Standard PPO Plan Enhanced PPO Plan High Deducible PPO Plan FSA, LFSA, and HSA Base Plan Buy-Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 10 paid holidays Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights NLRB Notice E-Verify Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application. #J-18808-Ljbffr OTTO Engineering, Inc.