Senior Buyer

Projects Unlimited Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Projects Unlimited Inc is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and purchasing activities essential to the company's operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring timely material deliveries, and collaborating with various departments to maintain smooth production processes.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with contract assessments.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and purchase materials from suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Review requisitions and initiate all authorized purchases.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Contract Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

At Projects Unlimited, we are MISSION CRITICAL. We come to work knowing that our products are essential to the success of our customers and the safety of end users. We go beyond manufacturing because we CARE — that is the PUI difference. We value quality, integrity, diversity, and lasting relationships. We recognize that every member of the PUI family is uniquely different but all work towards the same goal. Therefore, we strive to build an employee-focused, flexible, and safe environment with opportunities for growth.

Projects Unlimited offers:

• 1st Shift Hours
• Day Fridays
• Climate Controlled Facility
• Generous Paid Time Off and Benefits

Our benefits package includes paid holidays, a generous PTO plan, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options.

What You'll Be Doing

The purpose of the Senior Buyer position is to:

1. Initiate and purchase required materials from suppliers at the most favorable price, consistent with estimate, quality, and quantity.
2. Obtain deliveries meeting forecasted manufacturing schedules.
3. Follow company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, respectful workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Develop additional or alternative sources of supply for materials and services; secure sources for new or improved materials; maintain a list of acceptable vendors.
• Review and purchase materials based on the MRP report; set up new vendors when required.
• Maintain purchasing records, including quotes and requests for quotes.
• Schedule product deliveries according to manufacturing schedules and expedite as necessary.
• Update part maintenance as needed.
• Perform research to find parts or services to meet customer needs; meet with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, or service information.
• Review requisitions and initiate all authorized purchases.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality departments to resolve material issues.
• Ensure smooth material flow across departments.
• Evaluate material shortages and make adjustments accordingly.
• Coordinate activities related to Engineering Change Notices.
• Negotiate contracts and assess financial risks as required.
• Back up the Purchasing Manager when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.