Buyer

apartmentHORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO placeEast Hartford calendar_month 

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:

Legend

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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