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Buyer

$60k - $70k

OTTO Engineering

Buyer

Recent college graduates will be considered!

Why join OTTO Engineering?
  • At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products - we engineer high quality, mission-critical precision controls solutions, communications accessories, and precision tooling for some of the most demanding markets in the world.
  • 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 company's 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 !
As our Buyer , you'll be responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment and supplies, and selected commodity components.

Specifically, we are seeking someone who ...
  • Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
  • Has outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Is intrinsically self-motivated
  • Has solid problem-solving skills
  • Provides exceptional customer service
The Buyer will :
  • Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders on a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
  • Participate and/or conduct Supplier Audits and provide constructive feedback
  • Responsible for managing supplier base
  • Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
  • Locates new sources of supply as necessary
  • Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new suppliers
  • 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 supplier information in the business system and related databases
  • Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed - including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
  • Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
  • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
About you - What you'll bring to the table :
  • Minimum 3 years related experience required and bachelor's degree OR Supply Chain Management or related Degree without experience
  • 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 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
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: $60,000 to $70,000,based on qualifications and experience.
  • Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's 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: 80 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's 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 OTTO's available opportunities,


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