Purchaser

PurchaserReliable Equipment in Warminster is looking for a full-time Purchaser. The purchasing agent is responsible for the procurement of all items, products, raw materials, equipment, tooling, and consumables required for operations at RESCo. Their responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing all purchasing. A purchasing agent requires excellent communication and negotiating skills.Responsibilities and DutiesSeek reliable vendors and suppliers to provide quality goods and raw materials at reasonable prices, while maintaining successful relationships, and upholding these vendors and suppliers to RESCo's quality standards.Manage daily purchasing activities, negotiating prices and contracts, while developing and implementing purchasing strategies.Review technical specifications for raw materials, components, tooling, and equipment.Maintain the supplier database, purchase records and specifications, and related documentation.Coordinate with the inventory and production departments to maintain sufficient raw and finished goods inventory.Facilitate the proper processing of purchases by generating and validating purchase orders.Coordinate with the engineering and production departments to examine and validate raw materials demand, validating materials are ordered to correct specifications required by production, engineering, and quality.Prepare cost estimates and release schedules to operations on current and future purchases and/or requisitions.Receipt of good entry in EPR systemAssume responsibility of contacting supplier regarding returns and/or replacementsCoordinate with Accounting staff and suppliers regarding pricing/quantity discrepanciesAnswering phones - 2nd tierPrint work orders and part blueprintsCounting raw materials and proficiency with understanding the materials being ordered and receivedCounting and producing finished good inventory for Fabrication ShopMaintain and review Vendor Logistics and Parts to Purchase Boards in Access. Assume responsibility of contacting supplier when items are late or need to be expedited.Closing purchase orders when orders are fulfilledQualificationsHigh school or equivalent5 years+ working in a manufacturing environment3 years+ purchasing/requisitioning experienceQuality assurance experience a plusStrong communication skillsAttentive to detailStrength in organization and planningStrong critical thinking and negotiation skillsDeep knowledge of inventory and supply chain managementProficient in Office365 and ERP utilizationCapable of handling multiple projectsMinimum of 3 years' experience in technical, manufacturing, or logistics fieldMinimum of 2 years' Procurement experienceHighly proficient in ERP systemsAnalytical and communication skillsResults driven and self-motivatedReliable offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, PTO, 401K with match, STD, LTD, Life Insurance and much more. Normal business hours are 8-4:30pm. If offered the position, candidate must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background check.