Buyer

Belcan

Mentor, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30.59–$35.07 Per Hour

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Bidding, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Government, Industry/Trade Press, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Performance Goal Setting, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), Research Skills, Sales Prospecting, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Mentor, OH

POSTED

3 days ago

Job Title: Buyer Pay Rate: $30.59-$35.07/hr. Location: Mentor, OH Area Code: 440 ZIP Code: 44060 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #BuyerJobs; #MentorJobs; Benefits: * Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision * 401k * On the job training / cross-training * Life Insurance, disability insurance * Voluntary life insurance for family members available. * Accident and critical illness insurance optional. * Scheduled performance reviews * Referral program Job Description: Position Summary The Buyer obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing needs, identifies, and selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases a high volume and variety of parts, equipment, services, and materials. Essential Functions * Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability. * Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team. * Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities. * Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. * Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. * Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers. * Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. * Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations. * Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement). Qualifications * Bachelor degree in Business Administration or related field which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs. Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred. * Knowledge of key purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts and general business operations. * General knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement. * Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques and methods. * Ability to use standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g., electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems). * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. * Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions. * Ability to work with only general work direction and instructions regarding the scope of assignments and determine priority and order of assignments. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports. * Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best price and terms. * Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."

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