Buyer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ob description SCOPE OF ROLE The Buyer obtains bids,
negotiates pricing, and places Purchase Orders for materials required in
support of all Stainless Tank & Equipment manufacturing operations in
accordance with Company guidelines, goals, and objectives. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and Responsibilities Requests supplier
quotations and selects best proposal based on lead time, quality, and
price Negotiates blanket agreements with suppliers for direct and
indirect materials to obtain best terms and conditions for STE Analyzes
direct material requirements based on customer requirements and order
materials to meet customer demand Conducts supplier performance
evaluations on a quarterly basis based on key metrics that include on
time delivery Manages relationships with direct and indirect suppliers
Manages favorable purchase price variance (PPV)
Consolidates/rationalizes supply base Supports R&D efforts with required
materials and resources Expedites materials/commodities as required
Manages/supports Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) by working closely with
vendors on consumables and materials Strives for continuous improvement
in such matters as on time delivery and cost and quality Enforces terms
and conditions of purchase orders and compliance with legal requirements
and company policy Resolves non-conformance issues, back charges and
claims in a timely manner to minimize company exposure Ensures Reorder
Points and Safety Stock levels are maintained at established levels
Initiates projects that eliminate non-value-added activities, increase
quality, and reduce costs Monitors commodity trends of steel and take
advantage of cost reductions Initiates PPV related projects Responds to
unforeseen developments and initiate actions to reduce adverse impact
Works with cross functional teams to include Engineering, Quality, and
Sales Departments Problem solves and communicates effectively with work
team Contributes ideas for continuous improvement of workflow and
processes Follows all safety guidelines and procedures Performs other
duties as assigned OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Bachelors
degree preferred; Associates degree required 5-8 years experience in
purchasing/strategic buying, with experience in stainless steel
purchasing being a plus Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously, set priorities, identify, and address problems, meet
deadlines, and stay within budget Interpersonal, Leadership, and
Technical Skills Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Word,
Excel, and Outlook Ability to manage multiple tasks Excellent
organizational skills Good verbal and written communication skills
Professionalism and a positive attitude are a must Self-motivated,
self-starter Ability to work in a variety of environments which may
include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes, or airborne
particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all-weather
conditions APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: 801 4th
Street, Beloit WI 53511 E-Mail a Rsum: slatham@stainlesstanker.com