Electrical Buyer (Onsite)

Overview:

Reporting to the Inventory and Supply Chain Controller, the Purchaser is responsible for supply purchasing duties, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and obtaining inventory at competitive cost. Close coordination on a daily basis with sales, operations and accounting is essential. This position will play a vital role in ensuring optimal inventory levels and costs.

Essential Functions:

• Perform purchasing activities including material buying, supplier evaluation and selection, order quantities, and delivery requirements of electrical components.


• Obtain cost-effective quotes and buying.


• Constantly track inventory levels to properly manage procurement process.


• Set and maintain optimal reorder points and quantities.


• Reconcile and resolve any open purchase orders and invoice discrepancies with vendors or internal parties.


• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.


• Handle inventory quality issues from suppliers.


• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain.


• 3 or more years of purchasing experience.


• Knowledge of electrical parts preferred.


• Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes.


• Ability to troubleshoot and correct inventory discrepancies.


• Perform strategic buying to manage optimal inventory levels.


• 4 or more years of ERP experience preferred.


• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).


• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time.


• Routine lifting up to 75 lbs.


• Frequent stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling.