Senior Buyer - Retech Systems LLC : Job Details

Position SummaryA Senior Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. They also have a primary duty of investigating and negotiating subcontracts.Job Responsibilities/ Negotiate contracts and reduce pricing./ Prepare reports and updates as needed./ Request quotes and purchase goods, materials, and services./ Track shipments./ Contact suppliers to resolve quality, pricing, or invoice issues./ Monitor goods to prevent risk./ Research new suppliers and materials./ Be an active team member in the procurement department.RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel./ Proven track record of cost savings./ Knowledge in custom steel machined/fabricated components or related industry experience./ Knowledge of MRP/ERP - currently use Vantage - other applications acceptable.Education and Experience:/ Relevant degree from a four-year College or university./ 10 years of experience - preferably in the purchasing/buyer role within a midsize company or equivalent combination of education and experience./ Experience in reading drawings./ Certification in CPSM: ISM, APICSPersonal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers./ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail./ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines./ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Physical Demands:/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk. / The employee is frequently required to use hands. / The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. / The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor./ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions. / May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed./ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Salary Description $55k-$80k