Buyer - North Haven CT
Buyer - North Haven CT
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
The Buyer is responsible for goods or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles theories and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally the Buyer resolves issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a supervised environment.
Manages the activities of purchases of raw materials supplies equipment or services by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers.
Issues purchase orders that accurately reflect price schedule terms and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.
Monitor suppliers for lower cost items and negotiates price delivery quality and service.
Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
Prepares reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
Participates in continuous improvement activities.
Complies with federal state and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.
Follow established safety and environmental policies procedures and methods applicable to the work area.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education:
Bachelors degree in supply chain management or a relevant discipline
Experience:
At least 2 year of related buying or planning experience.
Business software applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing required.
Knowledge of and experience working with enterprise resource planning systems including SAP preferred.
Skills:
Strong customer service orientation.
Proficiency in English language including speaking reading and writing.
Proficiency in Spanish language including speaking reading and writing a plus.
Ability to manage sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to learn and take initiative.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently collaboratively and in a team environment.
Physical Demands:
Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting or standing.
Ability to use hands and fingers for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
Employment Type
Full Time
