Senior Buyer Communications

Senior Buyer - Communications

Why join OTTO Engineering

• At OTTO we dont just manufacture productswe engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isnt 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 companys 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
• Customer liaison for Defective Material Reporting
• 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 youll bring to the table:

• Minimum 5 years related experience required
• Bachelors 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: $75000 to $90000 based on qualifications and experience.
• Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that its fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTOs 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.

OTTOs Benefits:

Health:

Medical Insurance-

• HMO Plan
• Standard PPO Plan
• Enhanced PPO Plan
• High Deducible PPO Plan
• FSA LFSA and HSA

Dental Insurance-

• Base Plan
• Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance:

• Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

10 paid holidays

Company picnic

Holiday party

AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

To review all of OTTOs available opportunities please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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Required Experience:

Senior IC