Buyer
In this position you will purchase commercial off-the-shelf communications equipment and fabricated parts including custom sheet metal, cables and machined parts in support of the company’s product lines and resell side of the business.
This is a fast-paced working environment with multiple competing priorities. The successful candidate will know how to coordinate and communicate among the various customer groups to achieve all of the desired purchasing priorities.
Location : Portland, OR
We Take Care of Our People :
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I I
Your Challenge :
Purchase parts to support resale and PacStar product line including custom sheet metal, cables and machined parts in support of the company’s proprietary products.
Support RFQs / RFPs, review bids, negotiate terms and pricing for materials
Negotiate best pricing / availability with distribution / mfg. to increase company margin
Assist in the identification and resolution of purchasing problems / concerns; follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery
Ensures that Purchasing Manager receives delivery schedules in a timely manner
Works directly with Purchasing Manager and Scheduling & Production teams to resolve scheduling and shortage issues
Communicates with Manager and Scheduling when there are significant delivery delays.
Track shipped orders and current orders from vendors
Correspond with suppliers regarding current status of purchase orders
Strongly coordinates with Purchasing Manager
Communicate with other departments including sales, production, warehouse and credit / billing
Schedules, expedites and coordinates the delivery of critical material, including material transfers & conditional material releases
Maintain files and records of materials, price, inventories and deliveries in database
Routinely clean up purchase order module; closing out and updating aged orders
Performance requires physical attendance
Ensure adherence to established government and company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards
Other duties as assigned
What you bring :
Min 4+ years’ experience in purchasing / scheduling for both commercial off-the-shelf and custom fabricated parts including sheet metal, plastics, cables, and machined parts
Ability to quickly learn the company’s purchasing and inventory processes and procedures and adhere to the company’s standards of documentation and internal controls and to accurately and efficiently process and place purchase orders is a must.
Experience with Sage and / or SAP ERP software
Experience working with ERP and / or MRP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a cross-functional team and knows when to ask for guidance. Can liaise across departments to solve problems
Demonstrates basic knowledge of supply chain activities.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver on key deadlines
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Ability to detect / analyze and help resolve problems and report information to appropriate personnel
Ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team environment
Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing both internally and externally
Can do attitude
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
Experience in AS9100 QMS environment is desired
APICS / CPM certification desired
Knowledge of accounting procedures involving procurement and planning preferred
Who We Are :
Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world.
Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training.
Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality.
Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.
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