Buyer

Job Description The Purchasing Lead will negotiate pricing and terms with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Matec. This will involve coordinating with various departments to ensure adequate inventory is on hand to meet business needs while also maintaining controls to reduce excess stock and waste. Accommodation Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of Negotiates with vendors most favorable pricing for goods and services while meeting the highest quality Monitors purchase orders for accuracy and ensures materials are received on-time and distributed to the proper department on the manufacturing floor. Establishes purchasing and inventory policies and ensures compliance; creates and standardizes processes and procedures for inventory Administer online purchasing systems (ERP) and assure purchase orders and receipts are entered into the system accurately and Maintain records of goods ordered and received, ensuring fulfillment of bill of material for individual Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material Work with various departments within the Company to ensure systems are in place to plan and order materials, services and supplies to fulfill demand. Control purchasing department Works with accounting to establish account credit and terms Establishes standards for quality control and ensures quantity is checked for accuracy; documents discrepancies and notifies accounting for required adjustment or Arrange for disposal of surplus materials and manages the return and tracking of defective Develop new supply sources where vendors are Follows environmental and safety regulations and serves as a lead member of Matec's Safety Position Qualifications Adaptability - Able to easily move from one task to another where there could be conflicting priorities but never lose sight of the big Comfortable working in small groups or independently with little supervision Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or Skills & Abilities Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school): Preferred Experience: 3 plus years of experience in purchasing Computer Skills: Microsoft Office ERP Benefits & Compensation For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. Security Requirements This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr