Buyer

The-Gill-Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking a Buyer to procure machinery, equipment, tools, and materials essential to operations. You will evaluate vendors, negotiate terms, and manage purchase orders while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the role requires five years of manufacturing procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing with standard costing.
• Strong vendor negotiation and cost analysis capabilities.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interview potential vendors to secure parts, materials, and services.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices and terms, and select vendors meeting company standards.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, follow up on orders, and expedite deliveries as needed.

Skills

Vendor selection

Negotiation

Procurement

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who we are:The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics including interior sandwich panels for creating structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core and related products.The Gill Corporation is seeking a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for procuring machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies essential to the Company’s operations. Key considerations include securing the most cost-effective options while maintaining required quality standards, specifications, and production schedules.Reporting to the Procurement Manager, they will perform but not be limited to the following responsibilities.Responsibilities:Selects, interviews, and analyzes potential vendors to determine factors that affect ability to provide needed parts, materials, and/or services. Determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, and most favorable terms, recommending only those vendors that meet established Company standards.Prepares and issues purchase orders, follows up on orders placed, verifies and/or expedites delivery, approves payment, resolves problems with vendors, and maintains all necessary records and documentation.Maintains positive vendor relations.Interfaces with various other departments such as Q.C., regarding rejected materials, or Engineering, concerning substitution of materials.Other essential duties may be assigned.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Qualifications:Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency, some college or other related training.Five years of experience with procurement in a manufacturing environment with standard costing.Strong computer skills with Word processing and Excel.Company ERP System-SAP Preferred.PLEASE NOTE: Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department