BUYER II

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• Submit purchase orders for vendor pricing/delivery quotes
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• Create purchase orders and flow down the proper associated requirements to suppliers
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• Track purchase order acknowledgements
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• Expedite orders to support production demand for materials, goods and services
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• Maintain the status of open orders reporting
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• Elevate issues affecting existing orders as well as orders needing to be placed
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• Communicate when delivery time expectations cannot be met
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• Complete reporting requirements as defined by supervisor
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• Develop and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers
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• Enter and maintain vendor account information in the business management/ERP system
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• Follow-up and address issues regarding supplier pricing of associated products
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• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
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• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues that are causing extra time to work through in the department
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• Work effectively by oneself as well as in a team environment
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• Adhere to ISO procedure qualifications
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• Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives
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• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
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\nEducation:\n
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• A bachelor's degree in supply chain or inventory management is preferred
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• An associated degree with 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a bachelor's degree
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\nExperience:\n
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• 1 + years buying/purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
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• Experience in a metal manufacturing/fabrication business is desired
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• Knowledge of metal and fabrication materials
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• Understanding of vendor relations and specific function capabilities as they relate to metal fabrication process is desired
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• Familiarity with defense related requirements such as ITAR, Flow Down Requirements, and Certificates of Conformance is preferred
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver targeted solutions is required
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