Buyer

EaglePicher Technologies; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

10 paid holidays and PTO

Matching 401K

Annual Profit Sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarship programs

Job summary

EaglePicher Technologies in Joplin, MO, is looking for a Buyer to negotiate supplier agreements for various business units, ensuring optimal value in pricing and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering and relevant work experience. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Employees enjoy various benefits including medical, dental, and profit-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required for this position.
• Relevant work experience is necessary.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is needed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead time, and delivery terms.
• Monitor and order assigned material, tracking cost savings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Understanding of government procurement policies and procedures

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

About EaglePicher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications and develop leading-edge products that support drones, undersea vessels, aircraft, rockets and satellites. EaglePicher has 100 years of mission-critical power solutions in the defense, aviation and space markets, including custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

EaglePicher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and R&D facilities in Joplin, MO; Seneca, MO; Pittsburg, KS; and Southbridge, MA. Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for a diverse, inclusive work environment that values communication and collaboration and provides access to the latest tools, information and training.

About The Position

The Buyer will ensure each Business Unit receives the greatest value from the function by effectively negotiating supplier pricing, lead time and delivery, payment terms, and other terms and conditions, while also achieving cost, quality, and delivery targets for assigned spend categories, and executing long-term agreements with key suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Create an understanding of strategic categories by gathering market, trend, and price information
• Complete documentation for purchase orders and new suppliers as required
• Complete supplier RFX process, developing an understanding of product and supplier to ensure desired capabilities exist with that supplier, and determine and implement the most economic ordering methods
• Request quotes for customer contract proposals with guidance from Supply Chain Management leadership
• Monitor and order assigned material and/or supplies, working closely with Material Planning; track cost savings and on-time delivery KPIs
• Contribute to a strong governance culture by complying with appropriate policies and procedures
• Facilitate continuous improvement strategies in accordance with lean supply chain management concepts throughout the organization
• Develop, communicate, and enforce company policies and procedures for purchasing
• Effectively communicate the value of Procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or related field required
• A moderate amount of relevant work experience
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• An understanding of government procurement policies and procedures preferred
• Experience with Energy Storage or Government Procurement and Acquisitions preferred
• U.S. Persons

Perks of Being an EaglePicher Employee

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays and PTO
• Matching 401K
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship programs