Buyer I

Times Microwave; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems is seeking a qualified purchasing professional to manage requisitions, create POs, and coordinate with vendors and accounting. The role emphasizes supplier bid management, invoice review, and ensuring accurate and timely deliveries. A background in manufacturing and ERP proficiency are required.

In this position, you will monitor open orders, drive purchasing metrics, and collaborate with teams to maintain inventory levels. Travel may be < 25%. This is a full-time role located in Wallingford, CT, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain concepts.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel may be required (<25%).
• Independent work style and team player.

Responsibilities

• Issue competitive bid requests to vendors and review quotes.
• Review and process requisitions, purchase orders, adjustments, and invoice reviews.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable related to purchases and invoicing.
• Develop and monitor an efficient system for open purchase orders.
• Execute system data management for procurement.
• Identify, research, and resolve purchasing problems.
• Own purchasing metrics to drive improvements.
• Ensure deliveries meet purchase orders and report backorders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Supply chain concepts

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Independent work

Team player

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

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

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