[ref. p4787000] Buyer
HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO East Hartford
Job Summary:
The Buyer’s responsibility will be to assist in the acquisition of materials, components, and services essential to our production processes. You will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.The Buyer role will work directly with the purchasing manager and SIOP manager in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Analyzes and reviews requirements for materials and services that need to be obtained or strategically purchased from approved Supplier base.
- Request and review quotes from suppliers, ensuring they meet company specifications and budgetary constraints.
- Request and review quotes from suppliers, ensuring they meet company specifications and budgetary constraints
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Help address and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment, quality concerns, or discrepancies.
- Obtains approvals for purchases beyond buying authorization.
- Expedites purchase orders and visits local suppliers periodically.
- Assist in generating procurement reports and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Notifies all appropriate personnel of any changes to delivery dates.
- Works with Shipping Team to arrange for delivery to and from Suppliers for parts or services.
- Assist in identifying areas for process improvement within the procurement function.
- Assist with shipping & receiving of materials and tracking proper timely shipments.
- Support the implementation of best practices and new procurement strategies.
- Performs other related duties when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. However, candidates with equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Three to five years buying experience, ideally within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong PC Skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor ERP Preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to analyze procurement data and generate reports.
Physical Demands:
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N (Not applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)
Lift/Carry 10-50lbs
F
Stand
F
Walk
F
Manually manipulate
F
Squat or kneel
F
Bend
F
Reach above shoulder
F
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• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Bonus Based on Performance
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