Sr Buyer - Military Veterans

job summary:

Well established and reputable manufactuing company located in the Charlotte, NC area is looking for a Sr Buyer. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

This position comes with a very competitive salary commensurate with experience ranging from $90k to $95k and relocation assistance is also available.

The ideal candidate will be a self starter, solid problem solving skills, driven, self directed, proficient with Excel & SAP along with experience purchasing commodities such as: gears, motors, bearings etc. APICS certification is preferred but not required.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  


location: Charlotte, North Carolina


job type: Permanent


salary: $90,000 - 95,000 per year


work hours: 8am to 4pm


education: High School


 


responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for timely ordering of required materials and requisition review
  
  
  
  
  
  



• ERP system maintenance of parameters such as supplier lead times, etc.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Create, solicit, and analyze supplier RFQ's.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards contracts to bidders or places orders with suppliers.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Assumes a leadership role with colleagues.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Approves invoices for payment (as necessary).
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• International buying and negotiating.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Negotiates pricing on inventory items.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Uses MRP to initiate and change purchase orders, maintain adequate levels of inventory using data and visual inspections, and updates specifications on inventory items.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Expedites late purchase orders.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Handles disposition of off standard purchased material.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Sends copies of updated material specifications to vendors.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Participates in various continuous improvement projects as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Organizational skills and detailed oriented.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and blueprint reading.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Understands and supports KPI's in daily work.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Experienced/proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Office
  
  
  
  
  
  



• SAP experience desired
  
  
  
  
  
  



• APICS/ISM certification desired

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from college or university
  
  
  
  
  
  



• 5+ years experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Proven trac