Senior Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Akron Brass Company; Wooster (OH); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Akron Brass, part of IDEX, is seeking a purchasing professional to procure components for production and customer needs, and to maintain inventory control. The role reports to a Purchasing Supervisor and requires strong organizational skills, accurate execution, and effective communication with technical resources.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing, and experience with machined components is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing.
• Experience with machined components preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan, order, and manage incoming goods/services from select suppliers to achieve cost and service objectives.
• Select suppliers to best fulfill Akron Brass needs (price, delivery, quality).
• Resolve daily operating issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier value-added resources, inventory management and quality improvement.
• Drive customer satisfaction through timely results on situational needs.
• Manage supplier relationships to achieve goals and implement supplier strategies.
• Assist in the negotiation of price and terms/conditions.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Accuracy

Excellent communication

Follow-through with urgency

Problem solving

Understanding of prints and machining

Formation

Associates degree in Business Administration

Description du poste

Akron Brass, part of IDEX, is seeking a purchasing professional to procure components for production and customer needs, and to maintain inventory control. The role reports to a Purchasing Supervisor and requires strong organizational skills, accurate execution, and effective communication with technical resources.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing, and experience with machined components is preferred.