Buyer NCD Purchasing

The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and/or parts will be generated from requisitions or through SCP. In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services.

• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same

• Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.

• Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals

• Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager

• Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager

• Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.

• Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager

• Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory

• Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned

• Proactively advance professional knowledge and education

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High school diploma

• Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment

• Good interpersonal relationship skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good computer skills

• Must be responsible and dependable

• Attend in house and outside training sessions.

• Attend local professional associations.

• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

• Travel may be required.

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