Buyer II / III Direct Materials

Hamilton Company; Reno, Washington (NV, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Benefits Package

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401k and Tuition Reimbursement

Drug free workplace

Job summary

Hamilton Company is seeking a Buyer II/III Direct Materials to source direct materials for assigned commodities in line with MRP requirements. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure timely delivery.

You will negotiate costs, set up suppliers, manage P.O.s, and resolve invoice discrepancies while supporting NPI transfers and intercompany purchasing.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Supply chain or related field from regionally accredited University.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in managing multiple commodities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with D365 and SAP a plus

Responsibilities

• Negotiate costs and maintain inventory to target safety stock levels.
• Set up new suppliers with accounting; resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Proactively manage P.O’s for costs and delivery dates.
• Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders on risk mitigation for single sourced suppliers.
• Proactively resolve production issues and provide updates to affected groups.
• Review NCRs and process returns to suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs with suppliers and drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate intercompany purchasing and material coverage through NPI to production.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Business or Supply Chain

5+ years purchasing experience

3+ years manufacturing experience

Experience managing multiple commodities

Tools

D365

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Buyer II / III Direct Materials is responsible for purchasing direct materials for their assigned commodities per MRP requirements from approved suppliers. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement commodity strategies to mitigate risk, ensure supply and drive cost efficiencies. Review order action report and take appropriate actions

• Negotiate costs, evaluate and maintain inventory to target safety stock levels
• Work with accounting to set up new suppliers
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Proactively manage P.O’s for accuracy including costs and confirmed delivery dates
• Work with engineering and key stakeholders in implement risk mitigation plans for single sourced suppliers
• Proactively resolve production and provide updates to affected groups
• Review assigned NCR’s and process returns to suppliers in a timely manner
• Monitor and report KPI’s with key suppliers and drive improved performance
• Monitor suppliers lead time and update system as required
• Work Closely with NPI Project teams on transfer of products from NPI to production ensuring material coverage thru component lead times
• Maintain strong cross functional relationships and communication with intercompany departments supported by purchasing
• Intercompany purchasing

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications Excel, Power point etc
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels of staff and management throughout the organization.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possess effective collaborative, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Education/Experience

• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply chain or related field from a regionally accredited University.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• 3 plus years of a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in managing multiple commodities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with D365 and SAP a plus

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Solid Stable Company
• Drug free workplace.

Learn more about us @: www.hamiltoncompany.com

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.