Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Company:
Litron is a renowned industry player in the defense and aerospace industries, with specializations in RF/microwave package integration, laser welding, laser cutting, electroless nickel/gold plating, CNC machining, hermetic sealing, and medical device manufacturing. With a dedicated workforce of ~70 employees at our Agawam, MA, facility, we operate across 23,000 sq ft, and our mission is to serve the most demanding needs of aerospace, industrial, and medical customers. Litron is a Qnnect company, backed by Arcline private equity, with revenues above $17 million. We are ISO9001 certified and compliant with U.S. government DFAR and ITAR requirements.
Position Summary:
The buyer role requires a basic understanding of DFAR requirements and QMS policies for managing the organization’s supply chain to support all aspects of development, production, and test activities in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. The buyer must be able to communicate with both distributors and component manufacturers to quote, negotiate, place, and monitor orders supporting the organization’s production schedule, as well as indirect purchases supporting operations and maintenance. Identify alternate sources of supply when schedules are impacted by material lead-time constraints. Support supplier qualification activities as needed. Support bid and proposal efforts with quotations and cost and lead-time estimates. Utilize experience and knowledge to continually drive procurement activity towards the lowest total experience cost. This position is full-time on-site.
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Litron provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team at a company that values its employees, please apply today! We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.
At Litron, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:
Due to ITAR Requirements, all PA&E employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.
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