Buyer

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for inventory and supplier management to sourcing raw materials for a manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will need to be Highly Organized, able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of expenditures such as metals, plastics, and hardware

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes and execute strategies.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or equivalent; 3-5 years of work experience as a buyer preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Experience developing and implementing long term strategies.
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Oracle or SAP experience preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions.
• Submit to background check, pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English.
• Must be able to pass a physical; must be able to lift up to 30 / 50 pounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 30 / 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.