Buyer I

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a qualified Buyer to manage purchasing requisitions, create purchase orders, alert management on order status, and coordinate documentation with vendors.

The role requires a BA/BS, strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office, excellent negotiation and communication skills, detail orientation, and at least 3 years in a manufacturing setting; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Issue competitive bid requests to potential vendors and review quotes.
• Review and process requisitions and purchase orders, PO adjustments, and invoices.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable on purchases and invoicing.
• Develop and implement an efficient system for monitoring open POs.
• Manage system data and resolve purchasing issues.
• Own purchasing metrics to drive improvements.
• Ensure deliveries satisfy POs and report back-ordered items.
• Assist Supply Chain with maintainingInventory levels of materials.
• Establish reliable lines of contact with management to ensure PO accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Team player

Travel up to 25%

Independent work

Strong computer skills

Supply chain knowledge

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

FLSA: Salaried Exempt

Summary

Qualified candidates will be responsible for processing purchasing requisitions, creating purchase orders, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions and providing them with additional order documentation as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue competitive bid requests to potential vendors and suppliers and review quotes while securing the most competitive bids
• Reviews and processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders, purchase order adjustments, and invoice review
• Works closely with A/P as it relates to purchases and invoicing
• Develops and assists with implementation of an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders
• Executes System data management
• Identifies, researches and resolves problems relating to purchasing issues
• Owns purchasing metrics to drive positive changes
• Works with the team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products
• Assist Supply Chain with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Establish reliable lines of contact with management to ensure that all purchase orders are accurate

Job Requirements

• BA/BS in related field
• Proficiency using ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain concepts
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong negotiating skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel may be required (< 25%)
• Team player
• Ability to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and the ability to operate independently
• Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or the ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.