Buyer/Planner III
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Job Description
Salary: $51480
DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
Senior buyer and a relationship builder for Pride suppliers supporting the purchasing of parts subassemblies and services for various production requirements and customers of the Purchasing Department
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Maintain daily and weekly models used for the purchasing of parts for the divisions assigned
Maintain communication with vendors to ensure all delivery and quality requirements are met
Provide daily assistance to other members of the Purchasing Team as well as the domestic Manufacturing Team
Consistently look to drive inventory costs down wherever possible
Analyze market conditions keep abreast of trends explore sources of supply study new products and research departmental requests for all products and commodities
Process requisitions and make group purchases to secure price advantages of quantity buying
Solicit bids and compare and analyze price quotations
Analyze cost improvements within Supply Chain and recommend possible improvements to increase cost efficiency
Study the quality of products to determine appropriate vendors negotiate and renew contracts investigate vendor complaints regarding product secure adjustments and follow up on deliveries
Become a mentor to the Buyer/Planners within the Purchasing Team
Work independently and make sound business decisions
Monitor inventory on a consistent basis and find ways to reduce on-hand costs where possible
Interact daily with Manufacturing and Parts Shipping Team Leads to support their needs
Travel domestically as business needs dictate
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
Must be a team player friendly professional detail-oriented and honest
Must have the ability to:
Multi-task problem-solve analyze and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Travel domestically as business needs dictate
Must have:
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Intermediate mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of purchasing experience in the field of quantity buying of end items services supplies and equipment in a manufacturing environment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
At least 1 year of experience in an international purchasing environment preferred
At least 1 year of experience with consignment programs preferred
At least 1 year of experience as a Buyer/Planner II with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Associate degree in Business or a related field preferred
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
DETAILS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.
Employment Type
Full-Time
