Procurement Buyer I: Cost-Saving Materials & Inventory

Powell Industries; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purchasing Buyer I position for Powell Industries involves procuring raw materials, components, and/or parts in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand is generated from requisitions or SCP, and for low volume items you may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase materials or services.

Responsibilities include reviewing open buy requirements, issuing purchase orders (up to $50,000) without additional approvals, expediting delivery, and achieving cost and inventory targets set by the

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Must be responsible and dependable
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
• Travel may be required.

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

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Dependable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Purchasing Buyer I position for Powell Industries involves procuring raw materials, components, and/or parts in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand is generated from requisitions or SCP, and for low volume items you may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase materials or services.

Responsibilities include reviewing open buy requirements, issuing purchase orders (up to $50,000) without additional approvals, expediting delivery, and achieving cost and inventory targets set by the