Buyer II

PAC SEATING SYSTEMS LLC • Palm City, FL

3d

About The Position

Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties. Essential Functions: Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery Works with cross functional teams to analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs Confirm customer’s contract requirements are stated on the purchase orders per company and government regulations Works to ensure that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company Maintains timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records Entering PO’s into the ERP system Review and approve PO’s in ERP system Submitting RFQ’s to suppliers Analyzing RFQ’s to determine the appropriate vendors Assist AP with invoice issues Following up Supplier Deviation Requests and Tech Helps submitted by suppliers Notifying suppliers of nonconformance parts and securing lead time for reworked or replacement parts Review various reports such as Late to Required, Exceptions and Shortage Report and updating PO’s accordingly Attend meetings to review shortages, give input on long lead times or difficult parts Assist in LTA negotiations with suppliers when needed Assist in training new employees in Purchasing Department Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes and supplier performance Maintain confidentiality of pricing, contracts, and proprietary information May be required to work outside of regular business hours as required to meet operational, production or supplier-related needs

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing type role
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.14 is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or production-driven environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery
• Works with cross functional teams to analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed
• Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs
• Confirm customer’s contract requirements are stated on the purchase orders per company and government regulations
• Works to ensure that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company
• Maintains timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
• Entering PO’s into the ERP system
• Review and approve PO’s in ERP system
• Submitting RFQ’s to suppliers
• Analyzing RFQ’s to determine the appropriate vendors
• Assist AP with invoice issues
• Following up Supplier Deviation Requests and Tech Helps submitted by suppliers
• Notifying suppliers of nonconformance parts and securing lead time for reworked or replacement parts
• Review various reports such as Late to Required, Exceptions and Shortage Report and updating PO’s accordingly
• Attend meetings to review shortages, give input on long lead times or difficult parts
• Assist in LTA negotiations with suppliers when needed
• Assist in training new employees in Purchasing Department
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes and supplier performance
• Maintain confidentiality of pricing, contracts, and proprietary information
• May be required to work outside of regular business hours as required to meet operational, production or supplier-related needs

Benefits

• PTO – Paid Time off and emergency/personal sick leave
• Annual performance bonus program
• Wellness program
• Paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA and FSA options
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employer paid basic life & disability coverage
• Employee life assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits include: LegalShield, long term disability, pet insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary hospital Indemnity and voluntary critical illness
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED