Buyer L - Manufacturing

Company: MICRO
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Do you want to help save lives? Come start or continue your career with us! MICRO is a contract manufacturer providing services for companies engaged in life-saving products and solutions.MICRO offers an excellent benefits package, compensation higher than industry average and a full complement of training programs dedicated to give our employees the skills and knowledge required to achieve their career goals. Salary commensurate with experience and skills.So don't settle for a job when you can have a career that makes a difference!Are you ready to?The Buyer I is responsible to purchase complex technical and engineering items, materials, and services at the most favorable terms for the company. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPurchasingPurchases high volume items and materials that cover extended contract periodsResearches, finds and qualifies new suppliers as needed.Monitors, expedites and follow-ups purchase orders to assure their compliance with quantity, quality, price, delivery and ISO specifications, certification and paperwork requirementsSources and finds opportunities to reduce costs and evaluates and searches for cost effective and high-quality suppliers.Purchase NegotiationsWorks with and occasionally persuades vendors and manufacturers to undertake the manufacture of custom-designed items according to complex and rigid specifications.Negotiates prices and fees to purchase inventory and servicesVendor ManagementMaintains and manages relationships with suppliers in accordance with the Supplier Certification ProgramIdentifies the need for replacement/supplement of a supplier(s) to Purchasing ManagerResearches price and deliveries on new products. Obtains quotations for new or existing items as neededMonitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality and price commitments.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECertified Purchasing Professional (CPP) strongly preferredBachelor's degree is preferred.4-5 years of purchasing experience is required.Experience working in a manufacturing company is strongly preferred.Must have strong negotiation skills, possess highly developed analytic skills and sound commercial acumen.Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are requiredMust have exceptional organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to problem solve with good business ethics

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