Buyer

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13679587 Since 1965, Vermillion, Inc. has been a trusted designer and manufacturer of custom cables, wire harnesses and interconnect solutions serving the Military, Aerospace, and Commercial markets. Our reputation for quality and technical expertise is built by people who share a commitment to the values that guide how we work and succeed together. *Ownership and Results * Passion and Continuous Improvement * Merit and Accountability * Respect and Integrity * Team Commitment* The Buyer supports Vermilion's manufacturing operations by sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment needed to meet production and business requirements. This position works closely with suppliers and internal departments to support material availability, competitive pricing, accurate estimating, and on-time delivery. The buyer is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing and estimating records, supporting supplier relationships, and proactively addressing supply needs to help keep production running efficiently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Initiate purchase orders for supplies, parts, services, and/or equipment - Performs a variety of duties to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are shipped on schedule by vendors - Maintains purchasing and estimating records, purchase and estimating requests, and vendor logs - Maintains a library of purchasing/estimating material and sources of supply - Assist with supplier management, to include supplier appraisal and negotiation - Provide material estimates for the planning department; maintain accurate records of estimates - Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications - Associates degree plus at least two years of purchasing/estimating experience required; or equivalent work experience - Manufacturing and/or aircraft (or similar technical) industry experience strongly preferred - Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications, including strong knowledge of Excel - Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems - Strong attention to detail - Ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within deadlines - Strong interpersonal communication skills Vermillion, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We expect to fill job vacancies with the most qualified candidate. No person will be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, disability, military status, veteran status or ancestry. https://www.vermillioninc.com/careers/