BUYER in Tampa, Florida at Century Fasteners Corporation

Overview:

Century Fasteners Corporation, established in 1955, is an international master distributor of fasteners and non-fastener products, including military, aerospace, commercial, and electronic components, representing premier manufacturers in the industry. We have multiple locations throughout the United States with our corporate headquarters located in Elmhurst, NY. Concentrating our priority on customer service, we have obtained a stellar reputation within the industry. That reputation is built by our greatest asset…our employees. Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently seeking a Buyer to join our staff at our team.

Position Overview:

Enters and manages all Purchase Orders into Century's MRP system

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating & entering Purchase Orders into Century's database system.

Inputs all quality codes, order notes and pertinent instructions to the order as submitted by the Account Manager.

Acknowledge with supplier all Purchase Orders created.

Expedite all orders to ensure timely deliveries and head off any potential delays.

Responsible for making any and all changes to Purchase orders (dates, prices, quantities, etc.)

Responsible for negotiating cost savings and re-sourcing parts to preferred suppliers

Communication: Works closely with all Account Managers to ensure proper data entry results and any changes needed on Purchase Orders

Communication: Works closely with supplier base via email and phone

Responsible for ensuring accuracy of all data entry results.

Assist sales staff in obtaining price quotes.

Schedule parts to arrive in a timely manner to maximize cash flow and keep inventory levels down.

Additional duties as assigned by the Commodity Supervisor and or Corporate Director of Purchasing.

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge and use of basic PC skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

High degree of accuracy in data entry required

High School diploma or equivalent

1-3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Previous experience with Prophet 21 ERP system

Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.