Steel & O’Brien Mfg Hiring for Buyer Job at Arcade, NY Full Time

Job Description

Department: Procurement

Job: Buyer

Job Summary:
The buyer is responsible for strategically managing inventory and suppliers under the direction of the Operations Manager, to ensure the right materials are available at the right time.
Primary Job Duties:

• Sources strategically to achieve lowest overall cost (including quality, speed, price and innovative value) and most profit, with a focus on the customer experience
• Plans and manages inventory within minimums and maximums to meet production schedules, in accordance with materials requirement plan
• Utilizes MRP/ERP software to determine parts needed, order frequency and to maintain and reduce supplier lead-times
• Issues purchase orders per negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions
• Proactively anticipates and plans for supply issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Resolves supplier performance issues to ensure zero defect quality, documenting, and implementing corrective actions when needed
• Seeks business innovation and continuous improvement on inventory turnover objectives and annual cost savings initiatives
• Issues RFI and RFQ and negotiates terms within established parameters
• Manages vendor relationships
• Tracks and s key performance indicators, stays abreast of business issues, and proactively anticipates and resolves issues
• Champion safety, company culture and ethics
• Other duties as assigned

Primary Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Curious, proactive, critical thinker
• Organized and results-driven
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines
• Proficient in use of computer and programs such as MS Office products, ERP, and video meetings

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in business or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years’ experience in: supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, or purchasing
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job such as:
• Safely navigating a manufacturing environment
• Extended periods of sitting; occasional standing, walking, bending and lifting
• Using computer and office equipment

Culture:

• Support and participate in company functions.
• Accessible and approachable, respecting intellectual integrity and valuing individuality, building and fostering working relationships with business stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, thus enabling a partnership mentality.
• Collaborative team player with his/her ego well in check.
• Open to feedback, continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
• Adhere to and respect confidentiality.
• Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 – $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arcade, NY 14009: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arcade, NY 14009