Strategic Buyer: Materials, Suppliers & Cost Optimization

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHENEGA MANUFACTURING SERVICES, LLC in Panama City, FL is seeking a Buyer to procure manufacturing materials and services, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective procurement. The role requires 3+ years in purchasing, negotiation skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Background and drug screening are required.

Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is preferred. This is an on-site position with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in purchasing, negotiation, inventory, estimating and contracting of production materials and services.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material for outside services, calibration of equipment, overhead/inventory supplies, and production material.
• Price bill of materials to determine material cost and delivery for bids and proposals.
• Develop a supplier base that can provide on-time shipments, competitive pricing, quality products, and good customer relations.
• Obtain competition from valued suppliers and evaluate to determine price reasonableness and delivery.
• Track, maintain, and update all open purchase orders and material due dates; coordinate with vendors for on-time delivery.
• Attend production meetings to provide material status for critical items.
• Maintain Vendor files for evaluations and monitoring.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures; perform duties safely.
• May be required to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Project management

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHENEGA MANUFACTURING SERVICES, LLC in Panama City, FL is seeking a Buyer to procure manufacturing materials and services, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective procurement. The role requires 3+ years in purchasing, negotiation skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Background and drug screening are required.

Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is preferred. This is an on-site position with potential travel.