Employment Opportunities
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
03/28/2019
Senior Buyer - Naugatuck Facility
For this dynamic role, we are seeking a highly-motivated Senior Buyer who is responsible for striking the optimal balance with our suppliers between cost, quality, delivery and service in a fast-paced environment. The individual is to establish and manage reputable suppliers, negotiate pricing and manage inventory.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Maintains and develops suppliers.
- Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
- Maintains up-to-date price and lead time lists of all materials from each supplier.
- Uses system reports to aid in rescheduling material and components.
- Develop second or third sources for key components and material.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.
- Ensures the materials are shipped and received with ample lead-time to fulfill production schedules. Expedites purchase orders. Notifies departments of the expected delivery date and follows up on back orders. Contacts suppliers with any discrepancies.
- Approves invoices for payment.
- Makes tactical buying decisions.
- Conducts supplier quality audits.
- Provide quarterly supplier score cards to suppliers
Preferred Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- 5+ years Buyer/Planner experience in a manufacturing environment.
- AS400 experience and blue print reading a plus.
Send resume with salary history to:
Mail: The Phoenix Company of Chicago, Inc.
22 Great Hill Road
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Email: Lstone@phoenixofchicago.com
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. EEO is the Law
We offer excellent compensation along with Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, 401(k), Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off and Flextime.