Senior Buyer | $55,000-$70,0000/year

Hours:  6:30 am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

Aventure Staffing is searching for Senior Buyer for a manufacturer of Hydraulic Cylinder in Laurens, IA.  This position, under general supervision and direction of the Plant Manager, negotiates and procures an assigned group of materials, components, equipment, services and supplies from vendors at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.  Processes orders and does follows-up to expedite delivery and shipment.   Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation of the purchasing function.

Responsibilities:

Qualifies prospective suppliers based upon their ability to meet material specifications, quality requirements and delivery schedules, at a competitive price.  Reviews and evaluates current vendors to assure continuance as qualified vendors and encourages continuous improvement in all areas.  Resolves quality, delivery and any other problems that may arise with a vendor. Maintains supplier metrics and provides to select vendors periodically. Develops and implements purchasing strategies for cost reduction.  Recommends purchases and procedures to improve or affect cost savings. Solicits and analyzes quotes upon which to base purchasing decisions.  Negotiates the best price possible based on the quality, quantity and delivery performance of the vendor in order to meet cost reduction objectives. Performs necessary preliminary work and gathers information upon which to base purchasing decisions in assigned areas of vendor items and within dollar limits. Performs clerical duties, including purchase order processing, posting of component parts and steel, and invoicing of component and expense items. Interviews vendors’ agents and representatives, investigates and develops alternate sources. Responsible for resolving invoicing problems in conjunction with Accounting Department. Works with warehouse personnel to ensure materials are available and assists in resolving inventory control issues.  Prepares reports as required, concerning dollar volume, vendor quality and delivery performance, and alternate sources. Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you. Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies. Supports the Quality Management System of Fisher Hydraulics.

Requirements:

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Two-year associates degree, preferred or equivalent training with 5 years or more of relevant purchasing experiences (procurement procedure knowledge in manufacturing arena) Requires exercise of sound judgment, critical thinking/analysis and ingenuity Ability to negotiate and close and interact successfully with a wide variety and levels of people/organizations, both inside and outside the company Developed flexibility, organization and time management skills are necessary to effectively manage multiple projects and problems together with the high degree of detail that goes along with these responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.  Must interact professionally and successfully with all levels of the organization Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos in English.  Ability to write English correspondence Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to management and company associates Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Ability to react and respond positively to change.

Benefits & Pay:

Starting Pay: $55,000-$70,0000/Year DOE Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Accident and Critical Illness 401(k) Teledoc Wellness program Employee Assistance program Paid Holidays & PTO 

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511 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 | 712.262.5990 

EOE/AA - Drug screen and background may be required.