Buyer I

Ascentec Engineering Pvt Ltd; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Tualatin is hiring a Buyer to enhance their supply chain management. The role includes negotiating with vendors, monitoring inventory, and enhancing purchasing strategies. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized professionals with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Dental and Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

PTO and Holiday Pay

Educational Aid Program

Purchase and Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of direct buyer/purchasing work experience required.
• Strong writing skills for creating procedures and work instructions.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and supply the most desirable options.
• Monitor purchase demand and manage stock levels efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Typing skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring! We are looking for a buyer to join our team to assist with the daily management and continuous improvement of our supply chain. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and has great initiative and can accomplish tasks quickly and accurately. Applicant must be able to multi-task successfully, independently or as a team member.

This position is on-site at our Tualatin headquarters and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.

· Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers

· Work with production, scheduling, sales, and design teams to determine the most optimal purchasing strategy for a given job/project.

· Monitor purchase demand and place orders, ensuring order confirmation and report to the organization any due date problems or potential shortages.

· Assist in updating current (and newly developed) Purchasing and Inventory Management procedures and work instructions.

· Manage stock levels, inventory turns, and orders of stocked inventory items.

· Make recommendations on stocking levels and review periodically.

· Set up company and customer part numbers in Epicor.

· Purchase order management and vendor management (selection, evaluation, re-evaluation)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

· 1-3 years of direct buyer/purchasing work experience required

· Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field highly preferred

· Excited to work in a fast-paced environment

· Must be able to create written procedures and/or work instructions effectively and efficiently using strong writing skills and clean organized writing

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel; Adobe Acrobat and QuickBooks are a plus.

· Accurate typing skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects is a must

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Focus on cost vs. benefit, minimizing costs/lead times while meeting (often immediate) needs

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

· Self-Starter / Self-Motivated

· Reliable and Dependable; Positive Attitude

· Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment

· Honest with Stellar Integrity

· Professional Demeanor and Respectful to people in all situations

· Flexible and Willing to Help others as needs and tasks change

· Team Player

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

• Salary: $45K to $60K based on education/experience
• Dental and Medical w/vision coverage insurance plans offered
• STD/LTD & Life insurance plans offered
• FSA and DCA available
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Immediate 100% vesting Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement saving plan with matching contributions
• Educational aid program available
• Purchase discounts, membership discounts, and many other incentives

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.