Assistant Buyer in Warren, Michigan at CEC Controls Company Inc

General Responsibilities:

Creates and places Purchase Orders for Approved EBM's and Purchase Requisitions.

Education/Work Related Experience:

Must have a minimum of (5) years' experience with purchasing, design, fabrication/wiring, or knowledge of electrical control materials for conveyor systems in automobile assembly plants. Experience as a buyer is preferred but not required for entry level into this classification. training in electronics and experience with trouble shooting is preferred, but not mandatory. Applicant must have appropriate experience to demonstrate specific technical knowledge and ability.

Current Hours and Starting Time:

Full-Time, 40.00 hours per week position
The starting time for this position is currently 8:00AM
Evening, weekend, and/or holiday hours may be required

Functions and Qualifications:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

Performs related duties as required by company QOS Policies, Procedures, and Instructions.
Creates and places Purchase Orders to meet requirements of approved EBM's and Purchase Requisitions.
Attends weekly Production Meeting and provides status information for purchased material.
Obtains competitive quotations for material when possible and where appropriate, to ensure that we are getting the lowest possible material prices.
Performs follow up to ensure that ship dates promised by vendors are met.
Expedites material when required to meet the requirements of our engineers and our customers.
Arranges for material to be shipped direct to customers or job sites, when requested, and follows up that material was received.
Evaluate vendors to meet QOS requirements.
Arranges for repair or return of defective material.
Reconciles differences when Vendor Invoice and our Purchase Order are different and then approves payment of vendor invoice.
Assists with annual physical inventory.
Assists Shop Supervisor to establish detailed instructions to order "stock" consumable materials to support production.
Orders Office Supplies from signed/approved Purchase Requisitions.

Skill Requirements:

High computer literacy
Strong communication skills- verbal and written/email
Experience with Outlook/Word/Excel