Procurement Specialist: Negotiate & Optimize POs

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

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.