Buyer I

PAC/LifePort believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.Position Summary:Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.Essential Functions:Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through deliveryAnalyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is neededInvestigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirementsNegotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needsWork with program managers to confirm customers contract requirements are stated on the purchase orders per company and government regulationsAssures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the companyMaintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of recordsEntering PO’s into the ERP systemSubmitting RFQ’s to suppliersAnalyzing RFQ’s to determine the appropriate vendorsAssist AP with invoice issuesFollowing up Supplier Deviation Requests and Tech Helps submitted by suppliersNotifying suppliers of nonconformance parts and securing lead time for reworked or replacement partsReview various reports such as Late to Required, Exceptions and Shortage Report and updating PO’s accordinglyAttend kick-off meetings to give input on long lead times or difficult partsAttend MPS meetings to review shortagesJob Specifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitaskExcellent organization skills with strong attention to detailExcellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative requiredExcellent communication both written and verbalWork independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiativeMust be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Experience in ERP/MRP systemsEducation, Certifications and Experience:High School Diploma or GEDAA/AS degree preferred2–5+ years’ experience in a purchasing type rolePhysical Demands and Work Environment:Working conditions are normal for that of a manufacturing/machine shop/office environment.All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required.The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.Our Competitive Benefits Include:PTO – Paid Time offAnnual performance bonus programWellness programPaid company holidaysComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options401K with employer contributionEmployer paid basic life & disability coverageEmployee life assistance programAdditional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr