Buyer (Hiring Immediately)

Fort Worth, TX Description: Procurement of both MRO and direct materials to support production and engineering requirements. Analyzes material requirements and places purchase orders for materials, services, and equipment as required to support production schedules. Drive supplier performance metrics of quality and on time delivery Work with Receiving and suppliers to resolve invoicing and shipment discrepancies; work with other internal departments (Quality, Finance) on material and order management issues. Develop, implement, and negotiate price and delivery terms with suppliers to minimize material cost, inventory levels, and transportation costs while supporting Production demand requirements. Responsible for day-to-day procurement activities including internal and supplier communications; negotiating schedule and delivery changes, request RMA and issue NCMRs, price changes, revised terms, and special arrangements with suppliers. Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; review and issuing purchase orders and make necessary changes to requirements, schedule, and price. Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices, and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness. Manages quotation process with appropriate suppliers to ensure industry competitive pricing within the requested time frame. Prepares cost estimates of materials as requested in order to support sales. Manage quotes within our internal Quotes database to ensure consistency and accuracy in order to support our customers’ stringent deadlines. Contacts manufacturers directly or through local representatives to obtain the best cost information. Computes cost/price estimates for materials using a variety of criteria, such as inventory availability, competitive position, price validity, and other logistical considerations (freight, handling, staging, etc.); computes cost estimates for price escalation or abnormal freight charges. Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements: 3-5 years of related experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Candidate must be detail oriented. Qualified candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Observe strong analytical skills. Intermediate skill level using Excel and Word software programs. Proficient in the use of Pivot tables and V Look ups; ability to use Enterprise-wide (ERP and MRP) systems (Exp w/ Visibility helpful) Experience dealing with Copper and Fiber Cable assemblies. (Preferred) Must be US Citizen Strong supplier & project management experience PM19 PI94fe2ca5cceb-38003-41798724