Associate Buyer/ Buyer

Enflite believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary

Enflite is hiring for both Associate Buyer and Buyer I positions. Both positions coordinate the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization.

The Associate Buyer position is an entry level position for a candidate with or without previous purchasing experience. This position is responsible for a smaller (in quantity or cost) commodity than a Buyer I. This position negotiates no contracts and enters into no long-term agreements.

The Buyer I position is for candidates with 2+ years of experience buying machined parts, or 2+ years of experience with machining processes and equipment, along with purchasing experience. Preferred candidate would be experienced with different types of metals and comfortable reading engineering drawings. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience preferred.

Essential Functions

It is essential for all employees to adhere to Company policies.

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs
• Work with program managers to confirm customers contract requirements are stated on the purchase orders per company and government regulations
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records
• Entering PO’s into the ERP system
• Submitting RFQ’s to suppliers
• Analyzing RFQ’s to determine the appropriate vendors
• Assist AP with invoice issues
• Following up Supplier Deviation Requests and Tech Helps submitted by suppliers
• Notifying suppliers of nonconformance parts and securing lead time for reworked or replacement parts
• Review various reports such as Late to Required, Exceptions and Shortage Report and updating PO’s accordingly
• Attend kick-off meetings to give input on long lead times or difficult parts
• Attend MPS meetings to review shortages
  
  

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors)

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills and high degree of initiative required
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Must be proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems
  
  

Education, Skills, And Experience

Associate Buyer -

• High School Diploma or GED
• AA/AS degree preferred
• 0-2 years’ experience in a purchasing role
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  
  

Buyer I -

• High School Diploma or GED
• AA/AS degree preferred
• 2–5+ years’ experience in a purchasing type role
• 2+ years’ buying machined parts or experience in a machining facility applicable to position
  
  

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with generous portion of premium paid by Enflite
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Fun activities each month (past events have included cookouts, baking competitions, cornhole tournaments, water balloon fights)
  
  

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required.
  
  

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

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