Buyer

Partners Professionals is currently looking for a Buyer, located in Marana, AZ  Direct hire M-F 8-5pm, onsite, offering $49-69K. 

Buyer duties:

·         Utilizing historical usage, sales forecasts, company inventory policies, cash considerations and other pertinent information develop a material plan to include min/max, receipt schedules and availability

·         Secure and maintain accurate lead times within the system

·         Track parts availability and provide status on all assigned materials

·         Provide timely and accurate placement of purchase orders relative to the material plan to include the placement of a large quantity supported by delivery of small quantities

·         Initiate the return of early receipts and other non-conforming receipts back to the vendors with appropriate credit

·         Monitor assigned inventory balances for usage and disposition of inactive inventory

·         Ensure that vendors meet on-time deliveries with quality product/service

·         Ensure a competitive price for assigned materials

·         Maintain objective vendor performance data to include significant cost variations, quality and schedule performance

·         Answers the telephone

·         Maintains library of vendors and manufacturers catalogs and services.

·         Assists Marketing Department in pricing bids.

·         Assists in periodic and annual inventories.

·         Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

Buyer Requirements:

·         Experience: Minimum 3 years of Planner and/or Buyer experience with aircraft strongly preferred.

·         Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; Computer skills to include experience and knowledge of PC such as Word and Excel

·         Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Continuing education towards CPM/APICS certification desired

·         Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.