Hyosung HICO is seeking to fill a
Senior Buyer position. The ideal candidate will procure materials in a timely manner at the best price and quality by establishing, negotiating, and maintaining cost-effective sources of supply through the application of professional purchasing principles and practices.
OUR BENEFITS - BEST BENEFITS IN THE INDUSTRY!- Free Medical Insurance Option - A company paid 100% medical insurance option for you and your family, effective on the first day of the month after hire date
- Free Life Insurance - Employer paid basic life insurance - 1X Annual salary plus an additional $20,000 coverage: Optional buy for dependent coverage
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Bonuses - Monthly Attendance (production and some other hourly roles), Annual, and Quarterly bonus eligibility (Bonuses are not guaranteed and are based on several factors such as company and individual performance)
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:- Procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for establishment
- Obtains quotes & delivery schedules and negotiate terms and conditions for material and services required for production. Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.
- Serves as liaison between vendors and PTD Design and Quality Engineering to achieve cost reductions through design changes, material selection, and manufacturing
- Communicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Analyzes and communicates specifications and market conditions to determine best source for procurement of HICO supplies and parts through domestic or international vendors and suppliers
- Works with manufacturers & vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to the company's specific needs and specifications.
- Maintains optimal inventory of domestic and imported production materials, i.e., bill of materials items, small materials, electrical and mechanical parts and components, expense items, fixed assets to support continuous production operations.
- Reads technical diagrams and specifications to aid in development of technical solutions and expedited
- Maintain records of supplier delivery, price, and responsiveness performance. Work with suppliers to drive ongoing improvements to these primary metrics and analyze and report
- Furthers the goals and positive, professional image of the Purchasing Department by conducting business with other HICO departments, suppliers, etc. in a timely and cooperative
- Understand and work under the direction of the appropriate Hyosung HICO policy and/or procedure.
- Know Hyosung HICO's Quality and Environmental Policies. Be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies and how they impact work.
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.
THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:- Initiate, compose, and distribute procedures as
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or other related fields, and 8 to 10 years' experience in purchasing and/or material coordination or equivalent training and experience.
- Strong negotiation skills are a must.
- Developed verbal, written and interpersonal communications
- General knowledge of how contract terms and conditions are
- Computer literate, emphasizing MS Office products and MRP/ERP
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:- Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine,
- Ability to analyze
- Ability to travel to vendor
- Ability to communicate with and negotiate terms and conditions with
