Sr. Buyer - MD

The Gill Corporation - Maryland; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits

Dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) and Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Gill Corporation - Maryland seeks an experienced procurement professional to identify and purchase machinery, equipment, parts, materials, and services for daily operations, balancing cost with quality and schedules.

Responsibilities include vendor selection, price reviews, purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and maintaining records; requires SAP ERP experience, strong communication, and ability to work on-site in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent.
• Eight+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and proficient with MS Office.
• Experience with SAP ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects, interviews, and analyzes vendors to determine cost, reliability and schedule fit.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and terms that meet company standards.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders; follows up on orders and expedites deliveries.
• Maintains vendor relations and documentation; interfaces with QC and Engineering for material substitutions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are:

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

Compensation for this role:

$80.000.00 - $95,000.00, commensurate with experience (Relocation assistance is not available.)

Shift:

1st shift, On-site Monday through Friday

Summary:

Using the Gill Documents (i.e.: GMS, GOS, GWI) identifies/purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of the Company. Important considerations given are the most effective cost consistent with the quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Selects, interviews, and analyzes potential vendors to determine factors that affect ability to provide needed parts, materials, and/or services. Determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and most favorable terms, recommending only those vendors that meet established Company standards.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, follows up on orders placed, verifies and/or expedites delivery, approves payment, resolves problems with vendors, and maintains all necessary records and documentation.
• Maintains positive vendor relations.
• Interfaces with various other departments such as QC regarding rejected materials, Engineering concerning substitution of materials and/or other indirect departments for supplies required to maintain operations.
• Reviews ERP-material requirements and releases Purchase Requisitions for approval .
• Supports and collaborates with Maryland's procurement personnel.
• Performs special projects.
• Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications and Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering or equivalent training and years of experience.
• Eight (8) years or more of related procurement experience in a manufacturing and standard cost environment.
• Medium to advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Company ERP system experience - SAP Preferred.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, write, understand, and communicate the company operating procedures and policies.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits offered:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts to theme parks, attractions, shows, and more!

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person, according to their definition, is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations

to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please notify the Human Resources Department.