Senior Buyer - CommunicationsSpecifically, we are seeking experience with ...- Obtaining quotations, preparing and placing purchase orders in a group or groups of commodities, materials, supplies, and equipment
- Project management
- Supporting Engineering in the development of new products and/or new vendors
Our
Senior Buyer is responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment, and supplies.
The
Senior Buyer will
:- Be a member of major project teams
- Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders in a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
- Customer liaison for Defective Material Reporting
- Conduct Vendor Audits and provide constructive feedback
- Responsible for managing vendor base
- Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
- Locate new sources of supplies as necessary
- Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new vendors
- Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules
- Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards
- Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions
- Maintain vendor information in the database
- Familiar with MRP Purchasing
- Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
- Negotiate major contracts
- Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed - including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
- Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
About you - What you'll bring to the table:- Minimum 5 years' related experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of personal computers
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly, and being capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts
- Background in project management
- Requires self-motivation and ability to complete objectives
- Pleasant and helpful telephone manner
- Detail oriented
- General knowledge of ISO 9000
- C.P.M. Preferred
What OTTO offers for this specific position:The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.
- Target base salary hiring range: $75,000 to $90,000, based on qualifications and experience.
- Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it's fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO's profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.
- Vacation: 120 hours - vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.
OTTO's Benefits:Health:
Medical Insurance-
- HMO Plan
- Standard PPO Plan
- Enhanced PPO Plan
- High Deducible PPO Plan
- FSA, LFSA, and HSA
Dental Insurance-
Vision Insurance
401(k) with a company match
Life insurance:
- Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
10 paid holidays
Company picnic
Holiday party
AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
To review all of OTTO's available opportunities, please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:
https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/
