Job Information
HEATCON COMPOSITE SYSTEMS, INC. Buyer in Seattle, Washington
Summary
Coordinates the procurement and distribution of a wide range of components, supplies, and services essential to the manufacturing operation. Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships, obtaining lowest cost, highest quality, and on-time delivery. Maintains system integrity, working with other departments as necessary, to best support our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Determines requirements for purchased parts and services utilizing the ERP system.
- Orders components, shop supplies, and services for Heatcon Composite Systems based on production requirements and requisitions including miscellaneous purchases.
- Interfaces with Service Department to schedule and process outside calibrations.
- Communicates with suppliers to obtain cost and delivery schedule.
- Monitors open purchase order report to ensure deliveries are on schedule.
- Follows up with suppliers to expedite delivery when necessary and to achieve resolution for late deliveries or unacceptable goods.
- Evaluates supplier relationships and proposals while negotiating lowest cost, highest quality, and favorable terms.
- Solicits and evaluates quotes using appropriate negotiation techniques and cost analysis.
- Works with Quality Department to obtain supplier approval documentation and conducts re-approvals annually as well as DMR process.
- Maintains ERP system integrity through consistent maintenance of data.
- Maintains item master information for purchased parts, including safety stocks, supplier lead times, supplier price lists and contacts.
- Interfaces with Engineering to establish new product needs and sources as necessary.
- Assists Accounting Department in reconciling discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Interfaces with other departments as needed to support customers' needs, while promoting teamwork between departments.
Other projects as assigned by Purchasing Manager