Senior Buyer

— Rancho Dominguez, CA

Job Status: closed This position is no longer available.

Summary

We are looking for a senior buyer to help launch new product lines and manage our costs.

Description

We are a privately held company, well-known in the machine tool industry, serving a variety of customers with technology-driven products including vertical machining centers and 3D printers. We are looking for a senior buyer to help launch new product lines and manage our costs.

Job Requirements

Formulates and executes the company’s purchasing arrangements in support of its business strategy and plan. Negotiates pricing, conducts RFP process and ensures timely availability of supply.
Recommends major purchases of material based on anticipated changes in prices or on unusual availability situations.
Informs all related personnel of discontinued items and gathers data for possible replacements
Ensures master data setup is set up correctly and in line with ERP settings.
Performs market research to identify vendors/suppliers and determine viability to meet the needs of the business.
Maintains a strong professional relationship between suppliers and the company. Evaluates the effectiveness and fitness of suppliers to determine the company’s procurement strategy.
Works with assembly, shipping, and engineering on new projects to determine material needs, identify long lead items, qualify new suppliers, plan build schedule, and minimize costs.
Plans material requirements against demand and schedules work orders.

Skills:

College Degree
7-10 years of experience
Significant Infor/Syteline experience
MRP experience, including implementation and use
Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms
Impeccable attention to detail
Ability to work well with a team

DISCLAIMER

The above description is not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of skills, qualifications, and duties for this role. Southwestern Industries, Inc. – TRAK Machine Tools retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Southwestern Industries, Inc. – TRAK Machine Tools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Southwestern Industries, Inc. – TRAK Machine Tools is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

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