Buyer

Stolle-Machinery-Company; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stolle Machinery Co, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a Buyer to purchase machinery, tools, parts, and services for operations and to source raw materials for manufacturing. The role focuses on obtaining high quality goods at the lowest possible cost while supporting production schedules.

The candidate will prepare bids, review requisitions, maintain records, and develop supplier relationships. Strong negotiation, MS Office, and ERP experience (IFS preferred) are valued in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education/experience.
• Must be able to effectively negotiate price, delivery and terms to meet quality requirements and production schedules.
• Familiar with engineering drawings, engineering specifications and bills of material.
• Excellent computer skills including ERP systems; IFS experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of inventory management techniques including safety stock, carrying costs and obsolescence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices.
• Maintain and review records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining knowledge of goods or services to be purchased.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance and changes as needed.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement

Sourcing

Purchasing

MS Office

ERP (IFS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Buyer

Full Time Regular Clerical Dayton, OH, US

JOB SUMMARY (the purpose and general nature of the job): Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following:

• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent amount in a combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to effectively negotiate price, delivery and terms to meet quality requirements and production schedule timelines.
• Sound working knowledge of machining operations, machine tools and equipment, metals, castings and various other raw materials.
• Must be familiar with engineering drawings, engineering specifications and bills of material.
• Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system experience. IFS experience a plus.
• Must have a good understanding of inventory management techniques including safety stock, carrying costs and obsolescence.
• Must be able to succeed in a dynamic, high change environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:

• Work schedule generally consists of 40 hours per week, which may include on-call status, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions. Stolle Machinery Co, LLC retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

Additionally, Stolle Machinery Co, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.