Buyer - Entry Level

Kinetic Engine Systems; Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems in Southwick, MA is hiring an entry-level Buyer to support sourcing and purchasing activities. You will secure deals with vendors through market research and contract negotiations, ensuring timely delivery and accurate order management.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, plus excellent communication and multitasking skills to coordinate future orders efficiently.

Qualifications

• Standard high school education plus basic purchasing exposure or coursework.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management orientation.
• Detail oriented with good organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and issue purchase orders, tracking status and delivery.
• Source potential suppliers, negotiate prices, terms and schedules.
• Coordinate internal and external communications with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records for raw materials and orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Research

Vendor Relations

Purchasing

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Buyer - Entry Level

Full Time Indirect Southwick, MA, US

Salary Range: $22.50 To $26.00 Hourly

Job Position Summary: Responsible to secure the best possible deals with vendors by conducting market research and negotiating contracts. They support the sourcing and purchasing goods and services.

You must have:

• A high School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong attention to details
• Organizational skills.
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to multi-task, and pivot from one task to another
• Excellent Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to coordinate and plan future orders.
• Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.

In your role, you will:

• Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Reviews requisitions and creates purchase orders, then monitor order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Finding and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Work with operating system to maintain accuracy of purchase orders to clearly communicate availability dates and quantities to internal customers.
• Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Maintain current and potential source information in connection with materials and responsible for file management on all Raw material certs.
• Coordinate internal and external logistics for pickup/drop-off and truck maintenance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.