Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Support operations and on-time delivery of innovative products that truly improve people's quality of life.”

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we’re solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title Buyer

Department Purchasing

Summary As a member of the Buying team the person in this position will be responsible for procuring goods and services from a class or family of suppliers in direct support of manufacturing operations, and strategic metrics. This position will be the primary contact with suppliers in the areas of supplier performance, engineering change implementation, flow of material, inventory control, and disposition of non‑conforming goods on a given commodity team. The Buyer will use the ERP/MRP system to purchase materials from suppliers to meet manufacturing, and customer schedule requirements.

Responsibilities Prepare and process requisitions, quotes and purchase orders for supplies and equipment

Ensure purchase order is correct regarding pricing and delivery

Maintain and track purchasing records, including PO’s, invoice payment and PO status

Ensure proper part number setup for files under purchasing control

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries, monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, and maintain stock levels

Coordinate the proper flow of material into United Safety

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitutes

Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules and freight terms

Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal customers and liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers

Work with Quality and Engineering to select, qualify and approve new suppliers

Communicate inventory and packaging issues to materials management

Provide feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations

Communicate effectively with the Buying Team

Assist Operations purchasing on root cause analysis team to fix material shortages and report on critical items

Initiate, lead, manage complex supplier projects and participate in internal lean events

Assist in Kanban implementation to zone for purchased parts

Manage inventory control activities for material stored at suppliers

Support change in supplier shipping and packaging habits driven by purchasing

Ensure smooth cut in of change notices

Manage and maintain MRP message activities to meet customer demand

Create and present purchasing metrics to management

Maintain supplier portal communication and training with suppliers

Follow environmental and safety regulations and act in compliance with applicable laws

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent experience

3-5 years of Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing organization, with an understanding of Lean principles, material and inventory, processes, capacity management, and quality operating systems

Previous experience in Materials, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain and/or Strategic Sourcing

Able to develop negotiation pricing factoring in material cost drivers, market forces and financial implications

Able to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, evaluate options and, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications; PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems (Syteline is a plus)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail, professionalism, and diplomacy in producing error‑free documents and interacting with diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and carrying out assignments with minimal supervision

Safety is at the forefront of your mind, and you follow all policies

Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards

Understanding that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with extended hours/over‑time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth