Share Email Opening Title Buyer I  Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Process incoming receiving and invoice approvals. Develop, track and report on supplier performance metrics. Enter and place purchase orders in computer and with vendors timely. Collaborate with Engineering and other departments to identify purchasing needs. Solicit and evaluate timely quotes and select vendors based on expectations outlined. Communicate status updates and order issues appropriately. Expedite purchases as needed. Ensure purchasing paperwork and computer transactions are done and maintained accurately. Qualify suppliers, build and sustain strong relationships. Host supplier visits and visit supplier sites. Use company ERP system to monitor inventory and orders, making adjustments and recommendations for actions. Coordinate orders from initial inquiry through incoming shipment, including quoting, buying, tracking and helping resolve received material issues. Source and negotiate with vendors who can supply products or services within quality, delivery, and cost specifications. Perform comparative calculations and decide or recommend decisions. Responsible for customer satisfaction by procuring all parts, materials and equipment, and also outsourcing assigned projects, with a focus on quality, cost, timeliness, and optimal inventory levels.   Position Requirements Qualifications General accounting knowledge, including Chart of Accounts. Unquestionable honesty, integrity and high ethical standards. Analytical, detailed and metric oriented with awareness of big picture. Good use of both common sense and analytics in judgment and decision making. Effective negotiation skills or training, ideally with pricing or contract related matters. Strong self-initiative and personal accountability with high but reasonable expectations. Professional and enthusiastic with strong self-initiative and sense of urgency for results. Strong computer and business applications skills with MS Suite, Outlook, ERP/MRP systems. Confident and collaborative with strong, positive communication to gain confidence at all organizational levels. Technical aptitude and ability to understand, analyze, and correspond accurately about mechanical and/or electrical applications. Ideally able to read blueprints and schematics. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business preferred plus at least 1 years' experience in manufacturing, preferably with metals or machined products. APICS or other certification ideal.   Benefits Included: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Wellness Programs, Charitable Giving, PTO, CTO and numerous company events throughout the year!   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Division Power Test, Inc.   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Sussex   About the Organization Power Test is a world leader in the manufacture of heavy duty engine, transmission and chassis dynamometer systems. Established in 1976, we are a consistently growing and dynamic organization. Power Test was awarded the 2011 and 2012 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Wisconsin's Future 50 Master Mettle Award in 2014, named one of the top southeast Wisconsin's Healthiest Employers in the Small Business category from 2011-2014, and was awarded the 2013 Governor's Export Achievement Award for the state of Wisconsin.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://TaylorDynamometer.appone.com

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