Buyer Purchasing

Title: Buyer

Company: Global Power Components –

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power produces weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment. As a result of our expansion and continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Buyer to join our Purchasing team.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for purchasing and negotiating services, materials and supplies which will include, but not limited to:

Establish and maintain supplier relationships

Research current and potential new vendors

Analyze market trends for pricing

Ensure special order item accuracy per Engineering drawings

Monitor critical path items and make necessary adjustments

Ensuring incoming products meets GPC standards

Ensure stock data/BOL accuracy

Qualifications

Strong negotiation, decision making and organizational skills

Working knowledge of Purchasing related duties and responsibilities

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Pareto Charts

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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