Buyer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To procure all materials and services used in the manufacture of Gichner Shelter Systems product.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Solicits price quotations of goods and services for both bids and buys.
• Negotiates pricing and delivery to specific budgets and terms.
• Prepares and places purchase orders and follows-up to ensure timely delivery in order to meet demand for products.
• Reviews and analyzes requirements to maintain inventory control and achieve lowest total cost.
• Monitors small and disadvantaged business goals to achieve targets.
• Maintains Part Master database.
• Investigates and resolves discrepant receipts and invoices.
• Researches and interviews potential suppliers.
• Monitors price and lead-time trends.
• Supplier relations (partnerships, forecasts, e-signals, consignment arrangements, etc.).
• Selects and approves new suppliers (approved supplier list.).
• Processes returns and rejections and monitors supplier corrective action as required.
• Quote support to Sales department.
• Representative for job kickoff meetings as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Gichners product lines and policies.
• Working knowledge and application of standard concepts, practices and procedures (ex.: MRP, Safety stock, JIT).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year college/university degree, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years manufacturing purchasing experience.
• Working towards professional association certification (NAPM, APICS, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.