Parts Buyer

JOB SUMMARY Primarily responsible for buying parts for repair service items and inventory, while providing technical support to the production team on an as needed basis. Parts buyers are responsible for maintaining inventory and accurate product data on items to support the production staff and must continually ensure that purchase orders are processed in an efficient and profitable manner. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with technicians to identify active and obsolete parts by providing technical support & item research that’s required to complete repairs. Manage pricing/RFQs to help determine accurate and profitable repair pricing. Procure components from multiple sourcing options, ensuring the best cost savings to Radwell and profitably priced inventory for stock. Develop and maintain relationships with global suppliers for the best cost and most efficient ordering. Maintain and update vendor and sourcing information in multiple software platforms. Evaluate vendors continuously on quality, price, and lead time to ensure highest possible repair success rate. Determine, communicate, and track estimated lead times to our technicians and customers in a timely and accurate manner. Create complete & accurate part numbers, product descriptions, cross references and product data while maintaining updated cost/list pricing in systems associated to product sourcing. Monitor and maintain inventory levels by setting stocking parameters according to instructions provided, ensuring both profitability and availability of stocked items. Items stocked must apply to both internal and external uses/customers. Work directly with the Radwell Brand Manager to create verified subs for products Maintain Awaiting Parts, Parts Review, Needs Sourcing, Needs Research, In-House Summary Reports in Spectrum for assigned technicians in a timely manner Update each repair that requires parts to the proper status including a processing note with PO information and expected due dates. Move each repair into the correct status once completed. Prioritize Warranty and RUSH repairs. Communicate all delayed delivery dates of parts through Spectrum email to @Production. Cover work overflow from other Repair lines, including other branches when needed. Maintain Expedite report proactively to insure on-time delivery dates. Support other buyers & Radwell branches with duties listed above when needed. And work with company and branch management to help develop/maintain the most efficient processes regarding all duties listed above. Interface with parts storage and warehouse management teams, assist in ensuring inventory is stored, moved, and stocked most efficiently Provide oversight and training of associated roles when needed; including other parts buyers and parts operations employees, possibly at other branches. May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned. METRICS To be determined by the company goal requirements, in accordance with the workflow of all units coming into Parts from all areas for repair purposes. Parts must be purchased in a timely manor without letting units linger beyond their prescribed due dates. Buyer is tracked on Items Planned, P/N’s created with complete descriptions, Cost/List pricing, PO Expedites up to date weekly, RVS developed products QUALIFICATIONS Experience in industrial, electrical, and electronic industries. Negotiation skills Detail oriented Computer proficiency KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED Computer proficiency Strong ability to multi-task Ability to work at fast pace Attention to detail and accuracy Problem solving abilities Good communication and organizational skills Ability to analyze data and make informed predictions EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required One to three years related experience and/or training Technical or industrial product knowledge a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mostly sitting, occasional stooping and kneeling Frequent walking Occasional standing SALARY RANGE INFORMATION: The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related-skills, experience, and relevant education or training. SALARY RANGE: $22-27/hr Radwell Benefits Benefits: Radwell offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage. The Company provides company sponsoredshort-termand long-term disability benefits, as well as $50,000 in Life insurance. These benefits, along with additional voluntary benefits, are available to all regular full-time employees beginning on first day of employment. All employees are automatically enrolled at 3% into the Company’s 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following 90 days of continuous employment. Employees are eligible for common paid Company Holidays and 15 days of PTO annually, which begin accruing on first date of employment and may be used immediately upon joining the team. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is an office position with a great deal of sitting at a computer required. Interaction with vendors via phone and email will occur. 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