Tramec Sloan is a part of the Tramec Holdings family, which has facilities located throughout the United States. Along with competitive pay and a bonus program, we offer medical & RX, dental, vision, life insurance, company matching 401(k), company matching HSA, paid vacations, 10 paid holiday's, EAP, gym credit, $2,000 perfect attendance bonus, $500 referral bonus, company paid uniforms, RX safety glasses program, work boot program, tuition reimbursement, internal training opportunities, pay-on-demand, plus much more!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services that meet the company’s standards for quality, cost, and delivery. The Buyer will work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

This is a 1st Shift, full-time, non-exempt position, typically Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools; arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required.
• Maintains close coordination with Engineering to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Negotiates blanket purchase agreements with sources for both production and MRO items.
• Orders and expedites of various commodities as needed to support forecast and customer demands.
• Resolves quality, pricing and delivery issues with parts from suppliers wherever possible.
• Solicits quotes from existing/new suppliers for production parts or services as required
• Negotiates prices and delivery terms with guidance from purchasing supervision.
• Maintains purchasing computer files, i.e. pricing supplier list, purchase order detail, etc.
• Processes ECR’s, deviations, print changes, and other documents to ensure supplier compliance to current specifications.
• Processes quote requests from various departments to ensure supplier compliance with established PPAP procedures.
• Reviews price discrepant invoices and correct internal records as required.
• Disseminates required correspondence to supplier via email, fax or typewritten/mailed letter.
• Investigates new sources of supply as required and maintains required supplier data.
• Initiates cost reduction activities with suppliers to ensure optimum pricing and inventory levels are achieved.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard concepts and practices of Purchasing
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material specifications, drawings, vendor certificates, etc.
• Responsible for working in accordance with our documented Quality System, and for ensuring that products and services meet the customer’s specified requirements.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area using the 5S process and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• May be required by Management to perform other reasonable work-related tasks.
• May be required to work different shifts, hours, overtime, and weekends if needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years progressive experience working in the area of Purchasing and/or Quality Control/Assurance. Experience working within an integrated ERP environment preferred.
• Must have experience with Supply Chain or Material Management and Purchasing and Vendor Management.
• Must have mathematical capability, detail oriented, and able to prioritize responsibilities.
• CQE certification, 6-Sigma certification preferred; experience working directly with customers is strongly preferred.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word, and Excel preferred.
• Must have strong technical skills, problem resolution capability, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and suppliers.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Keyboarding
• Reading Grasping

EOE

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