Buyer Jobs

Job Title: Assistant Buyer-Manufacturing Company: Peerless Industries, Inc. Location: Melrose Park, IL Description: In this active role, you will be providing parts, equipment and materials by identifying any manufacturing needs and then arranging on-time delivery. Additional Responsibilities: Purchase parts, equipment and materials by preparing and submitting purchase orders. Deliver parts, equipment and materials by arranging shipment with trucking companies and suppliers. Follow up with vendors on overdue PO's daily. Utilize computer software to analyze and evaluate purchasing data and prepare reports. Evaluate and review purchasing procedures to ensure efficient and effective operation. Maintain P.O. process in computer system. Track and distribute return product information. Assist receiving in resolving discrepancies. Maintain Vendor Corrective Action process. Expedite, remove, or delay orders to maintain proper inventory levels. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Qualifications: High school diploma required; Associate's degree a plus. Two years of purchasing or manufacturing experience or Associate’s degree. Effective communication and writing skills. Strong negotiating skills. Computer proficiency in Excel, Access, Word. Good follow-up skills. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus! Company Overview: Peerless Industries is a mid-sized manufacturing company headquartered in west suburban Chicago with international operations. Response Information: We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment. Send your resume with salary history to: Peerless Industries, Inc. Attn: HR/AST BUY 3215 West North Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 Fax: Register to View Email: Register to View Equal Opportunity Employer Key Words: Buyer, Buyer Jobs, Purchasing, Purchasing Jobs, Manufacturing Jobs, Melrose Park, IL, Chicago, Illinois

Job Title: Quoter/Estimator Company: Acorn Wire and Iron Works, LLC Location: Chicago, IL Description: If you have a background of quoting/estimating division 10 specialties with detailing experience and the ability to manage a project all the way through, we would like to talk with you. The company is a privately owned architectural products manufacturing company serving the general contractor/construction management market with more than 90 years of strong customer relationships and a stellar record of quality. This entry level position offers lots of variety, with opportunities to utilize your estimating, take-off, and even project management capabilities. You'll work on projects in the commercial, industrial and governmental markets. The inside sales representative will be required to quote the job using specifications and drawings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in the industry representing one of the best-in-class product lines in the world. Local candidates are desired or those willing to relocate themselves to the Chicago-land area. Compensation will consist of a competitive base salary, based on applicable experience, education and knowledge of the industry. This base salary will be augmented by a structured commission program based on a achieving a pre-determined level of sales per month. Employee must be dependable and earn the trust of the general manager, sales team and of course our contractor clients. The applicant chosen will be expected to produce results in a relatively short amount of time. Summary: In this role you will add up pricing from our established parts and price lists to generate accurate and timely quotes, while performing the appropriate follow-up calls for each quote produced. Responsibilities: Maintain a close working relationship with: our General Manager, Sales, Production, Order Entry and Shipping. You will be required to do takeoffs, verify specifications, create parts list with pricing, and then communicate that to several customers a day. Additionally, follow-up activities such as calls and emails will be performed for each quote produced. Track projects through manufacturing processes, working with in-house fabrication shop personnel, outside vendors (i.e. powder coating and galvanizing company), and contractor project managers and engineers. Coordinate deliveries of product and installations. Taking responsibility for projects from winning the quote to on-time delivery is critical to this position. Complete and maintain associated records, documents and logs such as Quote Packages, etc. Performs other job functions as assigned. Work with other personnel to improve efficiency and accuracy within the quoting department. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with your experience. In addition, this base salary will be augmented by a structured commission program based on a achieving a pre-determined level of sales per month. Quoting requires that special passion to be successful. If you have it, then you deserve a look at this position. Send me your resume for consideration. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Job Title: BUYER/MANUFACTURING ADMINISTRATOR - Medical Devices Company: Location: San Diego, CA Description: BUYER/MANUFACTURING ADMINISTRATOR Medical Devices ? Local candidates only BeneChill, Inc., a medical device company in San Diego, has an immediate need for a Buyer/Manufacturing Administrator with experience in the biotech industry. The company offers an excellent compensation package and great benefits. Position Summary Position will report directly to the Quality & Logistics Manager. The Buyer/Manufacturing Administrator shall be responsible for the administrative and office support activities for Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing. Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following: ? Sourcing prospective suppliers and initiating the supplier qualification process. ? Placing purchase orders for manufacturing supplies and/or inventory parts. ? Tracking and closing open purchasing orders. ? Following up on supplier corrective action requests. Resolving non-conformances with suppliers and assuring correct materials are received. ? General office management and administrative support. ? Data entry for Inspection activities and Document Control Support. ? Assisting in material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory planning, as needed. ? Assisting the Quality Manager in the day to day operations of Quality and Logistics. ? Generating labels and filing manufacturing records. Required Education ? AA degree required, bachelor?s degree preferred. Required Experience ? Minimum 4 years of work experience in the medical device industry. ? Minimum 3 years in purchasing/manufacturing function. Other Requirements ? Must be a self motivated, innovative, results oriented team player. ? Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer literate. ? Must be fluent in MS Office (MS Word, Excel) Please respond to by attaching your resume to the email address: Register to View and someone will give you a call if you meet the requirements.

Job Title: MANUFACTURING: Buyer/Front Office Assistant Company: PIEL Location: San Diego, CA Description: MANUFACTURING Miramar area precision job shop has Buyer/Front Office Assistant pos avail to handle handle material purchasing, outside processing, job tracking and various office functions. Must have exp in a machine shop environ, and be proficient with mfg terminology. JobBoss sftwr exp a+. Fax resume to: Register to View or Register to View

Job Title: Industrial Buyer Company: Location: Greensboro, NC Description: Effectively purchase product for inventory. Must manage product lines, analyze costs and place orders. Must have ability to use Windows, Excel, Word and other computer skills. Must have good communication skills, understand urgency and have good organizational skills. Need to have understanding of the basics of purchasing and logistics. One to two years minimum prior experience is preferred. Send your resume to: Register to View

Job Title: BUYER, PRODUCTION Company: Mag Instrument, Inc. Location: Ontario, CA Description: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC. a highly successful and growing manufacturer of the Mag-lite® flashlight, has an immediate opening for an experienced professional to join our growing, future-oriented enterprise. Summary of Responsibilities: ·        Perform purchasing tasks, many of which can be routine in nature, for a limited number of commodities, frequently for repeat orders or releases against annual or other purchase contracts.·        Responsible for administering the master purchase order release system -a complex system developed to sustain uninterrupted high volume production operations and a just-in-time inventory management program. ·        Responsible for identifying and developing prospective vendors as primary and secondary sources of supply through RFQ, competitive bidding procedures, and by coordinating vendor qualification efforts. ·        Analyze and evaluate competitive bids. ·        Follow up on expected delivery dates.  Qualifications: Ideal candidate must have 3 – 5 years experience in purchasing in a high volume manufacturing environment. Familiar with purchasing the following commodities:  castings, machined parts, raw material, sheet metal details and outside processing in direct support of production requirements.  Excellent communication and organization skills, computer literate in MS Word and Excel and AS400 experience a plus. Bachelors Degree preferred. Mag Instrument is ideally located in Ontario, California within easy driving distance to the mountains, desert, and beaches.   We offer an excellent benefit package that includes profit sharing and a 401(k) plan. Qualified candidates are encouraged to e-mail resumes (in MSWord Format), although you can also mail or fax your resume to us.For more information about Mag-Lite® and additional employment opportunities, visit us at www.maglite.com.

Job Title: Production Buyer Company: Location: Dearborn, MI Description: PRODUCTION BUYER negotiating commercial agreements to planning the logistics of moving thousands of parts and vehicles around the world. Skills Required: Potential assignments include: * Core Purchasing, the driving force behind our goal to deliver a globally competitive supply base. * Vehicle/Product Center Purchasing, providing commodity and program management expertise for products and delivering quality, cost and timing targets at the component and systems level. * Facilities, Materials and Services Purchasing, responsible for worldwide purchases of goods and services other than vehicle component parts. Skills Preferred: N/AExperience Required: Candidates should have 3 to 20 years of supply chain management or buying experience.Experience Preferred: 0Education Required: B.S. in Finance, Purchasing, Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Planning, Logistics or Engineering. Master's preferred.Education Preferred: Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer Company: Company Confidential Location: Chatsworth, CA Description: Our client, a leading microelectronics manufacturing company, has an opening for a Sr. Buyer at its Chatsworth Plant reporting to the VP Supply Chain. The individual will have a demonstrated track record of initiative, perseverance, and year-over-year cost reductions. This buyer may be responsible for buying all material related to a project, including but not limited to purchasing MRO, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services. Duties: · Purchasing – Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. Purchase raw, outside process, and semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.· Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People – Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.· Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others – Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. Negotiate, or renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Confer with purchasing department and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.· Analyzing Data or Information – Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services. Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets. · Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards – Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events, processes, and/or material comply with laws, regulations, or standards.· Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings – Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods. Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories.· Communicating with Managers, Peers, and Persons Outside Organization – Providing information to managers and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Requirements: · Associate?s Degree· Advanced skills within the Microsoft Office Suite· Working knowledge of ERP systems with a preference given to EPICOR· Ability to read and interpret mechanical and/or electrical drawings and specifications. · Experience in a manufacturing environment required. Experience in the military or aerospace industry a plus. · Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Maintains a positive attitude over the phone and in the office. · Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.· Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, analysis and reporting of financial data, arithmetic, statistics, and their applications..· A working knowledge of electronic component manufacturers and distributors, as well as procurement standards related to ITARs and Mil PRF 38534, are helpful but not essential. · Applicant must be a US citizen or have a valid Green Card. Skills · Negotiation and Persuasion – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. · Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.· Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.· Communication – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Talking/writing to others to convey information effectively. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.· Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.· Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.· Fluency of Ideas – The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). To apply, please send your resume, including salary history, in MS Word or PDF format, to Register to View Please note: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Job Title: Buyer - Manufacturing Products Qualitrol Company, Inc Company: New York's Job Exchange Location: Fairport, NY Description: Buyer - Manufacturing Products Register to View Qualitrol Company, Inc Job Description The Buyer, under limited direction, is responsible for obtaining materials, products and services from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, conformity to Qualitrol specifications, reliability of source and urgency of need. Specifically, the Buyer will: 1.Interview vendors and recommend sources of supply 2.Negotiate material cost reductions 3.Analyze quotations received, recommend suppliers with whom order are to be placed, and schedule deliveries 4.Prepare purchase orders and follow up orders to expedite deliveries 5.Manage records for supplier Quality Certification Program and on time delivery program 6.Manage inventory levels and lead times 7.Process NMI’s, ECN’s and suspensions of parts to be obsolete. 8.Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operation 9.Perform duties in accordance with established quality standards Five or more years experience as a Buyer, preferably in a JIT manufacturing environment necessary for success. Send resumes to Register to View Job Benefits Dental Insurance Health Insurance Holidays Life Insurance 401K / Retirement Plan Vacation Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement at 100%. Job Summary Company Job ID: MATBuy01 Job Title: Buyer - Manufacturing Products Company: Qualitrol Company, Inc Location: US - NY, Fairport, 14450 AJE Reference Number: 529324575 Job Start/End Date: 02/20/2010 Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hrs/week Salary Range: not provided N/A Education: Bachelors Degree Required Degree/ Formal Training: Bachelors Degree in Business or Related Field Required Licenses/ Certificates : not provided Experience: Mid-Career (2 - 15 years) Company Homepage: http://www.quali... More Information

Job Title: BUYER/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: International Home Decor Design, Manufacturing and Distribution Company seeks well-organized, smart, self-starter with excellent verbal and written skills to join friendly, high energy office environment with great opportunity for learning, growth and advancement. Responsibilities: 1. Manage inventory, finished goods and raw material, to meet company goals 2. Issue Purchase Orders for products and materials. 3. Communicate with vendors regarding purchase order status, expediting orders and quality issues. 4. Communicate with factory regarding finished goods purchase order status, raw material requirements, quality issues. 5. Monitor and report vendor performance quarterly. Requirements: 1. Computer literacy 2. 2 - 3 yrs experience required 3. Excellent Excel skills 4. Excellent Verbal and Written Skills in English and Mandarin 5. Bachelor?s degree required. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary history.