Position: Buyer – Electrical & Electronic Components Location: Saint Pete, FL Pay Rate: $65k-70k Shift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with an hour lunch break Buyers Responsibilities:
Work directly with Production Planner to level load component purchases based upon build schedule demand
Manage orders so that product arrives just in time for production and minimize the cash-flow on our small business
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts by soliciting & analyzing price proposals, as well as issue Purchase Orders
Maintain program material budgets, product quality specifications, as well as applicable laws/regulations
Assist in the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time/resolve problems related to undelivered goods
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
Ability to read schematics/technical drawings and knowledgeable in the use and practice of BOMs.
Excellent interpersonal skills with CME personnel & vendors
Knowledge of computers, electronics, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Knowledge of: Internet research, ethical standards, competitive bidding procedures, inventory standards and control; data collection techniques for establishing sources of supply/product/vendor information; general law of contracts/Terms & Conditions; Microsoft Suite of Products & Deltek ERP CostPoint Software or any other ERP software is a plus.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing & distribution
Prepare and present written or oral reports; reproduce established bids; learn to prepare and evaluate new bids; learn practices and principles of government contracting (FAR/DFARS knowledge)
Work with relative independence and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment through problem resolving, planning, and organizing of information
What will you need as a Buyer?
3–5 years of related electronics/electrical purchasing experience
Degree preferred; minimum HS
This position requires access to controlled goods and technologies under (ITAR) and (EAR). Candidates must be a US Citizen.
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