Technical Buyer and Inventory Control - Urgent Hire

CATENON WORLDWIDE EXECUTIVE SEARCH; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cedar Grove, NJ is urgently seeking a Technical Buyer and Inventory Control specialist to optimize procurement strategies and manage inventory processes. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of purchasing experience and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, supplier negotiation, and overseeing inventory levels. This role offers a dynamic environment in a company known for its innovative approach in the industry.

Qualifications

• At least 2 - 3 years purchasing/supply chain supporting experience.
• Experience in an industry with a wide range of components is preferable.
• Experience in an innovative industry with R&D projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research and source materials and components.
• Manage supplier base and maintain approved supplier list.
• Negotiate terms in quality, price and delivery.
• Manage inventory levels and process purchasing orders.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Ability to plan and manage both the strategic and operational levels

Proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings

High proficiency in Excel

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of inventory control

Tools

SAP or equivalent ERP

Job description

Technical Buyer and Inventory Control - Urgent Hire

Company Description

American born, American based company that revolutionized the U.S. pool cleaning industry by introducing the first robotic pool cleaner in 1982, is looking to hire a top Sales and Customer Service Manager for its plant in Cedar Grove, NJ.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Research and source materials and components required to support quotation and development of manufacturing activity.
• Coordination with the R&D department to search for local or international vendors for the development of prototypes and new products.
• Manage supplier base of materials and parts. Maintain approved supplier list and other supplier documents.
• Negotiates terms in quality, price and delivery by evaluating alternatives to current specifications or vendors.
• Assist with identifying new suppliers, agree on terms and negotiate supply agreements when appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
• Negotiates with freight companies, coordinates the transport of components and parts whenever required.
• Prepare and issue standard purchase orders, purchase order changes, blanket orders, special request orders, or hot orders as needed, coordinating on daily basis the activity with the manufacturing department.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable products or services with quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Coordinates and conducts regular business review meetings with key suppliers.
• Proactively identify and communicate significant customer, salesperson, supplier, product, competitor and/or market trends as it relates to procurement strategy to required internal customers.
• Using data to provide insightful decision-based analysis to help drive purchasing strategy and policy.
• Analyze supplier invoices and issues adjustments as needed.
• Set up and maintains inventory part numbers as required.
• Give recommendations on continual improvement of purchasing process in order to gain operational efficiencies.
• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.

Qualifications

Specific knowledge and skills

• Ability to plan and manage both the strategic and operational levels.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications. Proficiency in math and science skills including metric and English conversion.
• High proficiency in Excel and Access and SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a results driven, team oriented environment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.

Additional Information

Previous Experience

• At least 2 - 3 years purchasing/supply chain supporting experience, preferably in an industry with a wide range of components (plastic, electronics, packaging, etc).
• Highly desirable the experience in an innovative industry with R&D projects that require searching for technical products.