Buyer
Overview Hunter Engineering, a third-generation family company, is the world leader in automotive service equipment. We design and build industry-leading wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter is a fun and innovative place to work, where we constantly develop new products from ideas generated by our team. As a family company, we do not answer to Wall Street demands or changing Private Equity owners. Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. We are currently seeking a Buyer of Machined Parts for our purchasing operations. As a Buyer, you will oversee the entire commodity from vendor selection through following up on quality and delivery issues. Your decisions will consider quality, price, lead-time, vendor capabilities. Information (such as inventory and quality) is displayed graphically so that you can quickly understand the situation. Our purchasing department uses advanced tools that make the daily tasks quick and easy, so that you can concentrate your efforts on value added activities such as lowering total cost of ownership, improving quality and delivery metrics. The location for this role will be Hunter Engineering Company's headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. Responsibilities Identify, quote, and award bid packages based on Total Cost of Ownership. Work closely with vendors by conducting quarterly performance reviews and occasional on-site production facility audits to support exceptional supplier management. Review quality and delivery metrics and take appropriate corrective actions with vendors. Keep current on industry-wide pricing trends, technological innovations, and overall market conditions through research and effective supplier interaction. Evaluate existing suppliers and consolidate and add when appropriate. Work with engineering and vendors on quoting new machined parts. Maintain proper inventory levels of assigned commodities utilizing tools that support lean initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering is a plus; will consider those with combination of experience and education 3
years of relevant knowledge or experience with buying for a manufacturing environment Proven knowledge and experience with machined parts Excellent mechanical aptitude Attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Effective negotiation skills
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
SalesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
years of relevant knowledge or experience with buying for a manufacturing environment Proven knowledge and experience with machined parts Excellent mechanical aptitude Attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Effective negotiation skills
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
SalesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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