Materials Buyer I - Cost-Savvy Purchases & Inventory

Powell Industries, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer I to manage procurement of raw materials, components, and services. You will generate demand from requisitions or SCP, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and place orders to meet cost and timing targets.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, expediting deliveries, maintaining payment terms, reducing inventory, and pursuing cost improvements under supervision. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and good written and verbal communication are required.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
• Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
• Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
• Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
• Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
• Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.
• Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager
• Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory
• Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
• Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Powell Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Buyer I to manage procurement of raw materials, components, and services. You will generate demand from requisitions or SCP, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and place orders to meet cost and timing targets.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, expediting deliveries, maintaining payment terms, reducing inventory, and pursuing cost improvements under supervision. Travel may be required.