Buyer jobs in Waterbury, CT

Position: Buyer

Employee Type: Full-Time (1st Shift)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•Under limited supervision, procures raw materials, goods, and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service to meet company cost and schedule targets.

•Responsible to conduct all business in an ethical manner. Along with FAR/DAR/ITAR requirements.

•Responsible to assist, help other department personnel determine the most suitable product or service to meet their needs considering the objectives of the entire organization.

•It is the responsibility of the Buyer to follow-up or expedite orders to see that they are delivered as scheduled.

•It is the responsibility of the Buyer to resolve discrepancies or negotiate settlements to the best possible long-term advantage of this organization.

•Support New Business Bid opportunities as required by the Supply Chain Manager.

•An ability to network with suppliers and having insight in suppliers’ processes.

•Working from MRP Signals, check demand to assure for completeness and clarity. Obtain necessary missing information where required.

•Execute Purchase Orders in the ERP system for proper MRP alignment.

•Maintain proper Inventory & Execute Orders for all shipping materials.

•Assist in Identifying best sources.

•Obtain and analyze bids in accordance with established policies and procedures.

•Prepare purchase orders or other agreements as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing.

•Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for this organization.

•Follow-up or expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.

•Keep the VP of Operations informed of all activities or problems and submit reports as requested by management.

Qualifications:
•Good Verbal & written communication skills

•Ability to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

•Work well in a Team Environment

•Experienced Using ERP & MRP systems

•Experience 2 Years in Aerospace manufacturing

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
• Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
• 401k and HRA Funding
• Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
• Safety shoe vouchers
• Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued education and professional development
• Company paid job training
• Family leave
• Employee discounts
• On-site Micro Market
• Company family picnic and holiday parties

ABOUT US:

Polamer Precision Inc., is a global aerospace manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace engine components for demanding applications. We collaborate with clients to solve challenges in engineering and production. Polamer Precision's approach to aerospace manufacturing is vastly different than other sub-primes in the aerospace industry. We are a positive, forward-looking company with the future on our collective minds. Polamer Precision's efforts present a paradigm shift in terms of what can be accomplished with manufacturing in the United States. Our ability to maximize technological assets while empowering people with the latest tools enables us to compete on a global scale. Whether installing a megawatt solar array or acquiring the latest cutting-edge technology, we strive to improve every aspect of aerospace manufacturing on a daily basis. Innovation and dedication to new technology has resulted in a proven track record of surpassing expectations while consistently setting the bar for what can be accomplished in lean manufacturing. Our relentless pursuit to innovate is at the core of our principles. We have had unprecedented growth year after year with a current employee count of over 170 and almost a billion-dollar backlog of business.

                     TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLAMER PRECISION, INC. PLEASE VISIT:

                                                                     www.polamer.us

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Polamer Precision, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.