Buyer

The Buyer will transact business to buy the products or services required by ABEC with the most favorable terms and conditions. The Buyer will work with the people in the organization to determine needs and develop effective business relationships with vendors to meet those needs in the best interest of ABEC.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management, Manufacturing, and Service functions with on-schedule procurement of mechanical & electrical components/services as required for manufacture and after-sales service of ABEC equipment.
• Work with Suppliers to assure optimum combination of price, quality and lead time is obtained on all items/services purchases by ABEC. This includes negotiation of pricing, delivery and payment terms, as well as cancellation/return/warranty policies.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure required performance (on-time delivery, quality, competitive pricing) is achieved and continuously improved.
• Assist QC/Receiving function with resolution of product or documentation discrepancies preventing formal receipt and utilization of purchases items. Similarly, coordinate with Mech./Elec. Design as required to resolve discrepancies involving system Part Numbers, Item Descriptions, Vendor Documentation Code requirements, etc.
• Provide Project Managers with timely updates on status of procurement for their respective projects. Participate in project team meetings as required to ensure accurate and up-to-date communication regarding project status is maintained.
• Support Product Management and Sales functions as requested to obtain quotations for materials/services related to preparation of project proposals.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Mech./Elec. Design functions to identify opportunities for product training (Lunch & Learns) or similar technical information sessions to enhance understanding of vendor product line, new applications, cost savings, etc.
• Work in collaboration with other department employees and Global Supply Chain Manager to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement that increase efficiency of operations, more effectively utilize resources and reduce costs.
• Other work as assigned to support projects and / or customer expectations.
• Follow all ABEC safety rules and policies.
• Ability to travel when required

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  AS in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years in a business environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of company structure.
• Self-starter, organized, highly adaptive, flexible, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft’s Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Analyze planning information
• Problem solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn at a challenging pace and in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.