Buyer

Description

SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for compiling and maintaining records of business transactions and office activities of the purchasing department by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Negotiate price, delivery, and service levels with current and potential new vendors for the purchase of raw materials, products, and services for the Company.
• Copies data and compiles reports and records
• Purchases supplies
• Data entry of purchase orders.
• Calling, faxing, or mailing to vendors new purchase orders.
• Assisting other departments when required.
• Reviews requisitions.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Contacts vendors to find out the status of order.
• Contacts vendors with discrepancies with quantity and quality.
• Interfaces with other departments and resolves problems and issues regarding purchased items.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Regular and consistent job attendance required, with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, contract agreements, and business periodicals.

• Prior experience will Mil Spec required
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with vendors or employees in person or by telephone.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in varied situations.
• Knowledge of international procurement (L/C, custom procedures, on-site inspections, etc.)
• Knowledge of Government Contracting regulations (vendor requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of various contract formats, their application, and their legalities.
• Computer utilization skills, including PC based programs.
• Knowledge of MRP functions and techniques related to purchasing of raw materials and components.
• Ability to negotiate contractual agreements with vendors.
• Ability to effectively evaluate performance of vendors.
• The ability and skills to establish and maintain priorities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and depreciation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit for a long period of time.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job requires the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.
• Requires the ability to be an effective communicator and to work well with others to achieve overall established goals.
• Requires the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and intuition. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety glasses required upon entering the manufacturing area.

Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing, maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share the responsibility for fulfilling Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and benefits. In addition, it is the policy of Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. For more information about reasonable accommodation, contact hr@zerocases.com

Zero Manufacturing offers a great benefits package (standard waiting period and eligibility requirements apply) to all eligible employees including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance on each employee at 1X time their annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• STD
• LTD
• 401K company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time off (PTO)

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Applicants are treated based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance. To ensure that our EEO policies are carried out, Star Cases LLC dba Zero Manufacturing has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan at our facility. If you have any questions regarding this information, you may contact HR at 801-299-7370 or at HR@zerocases.com.