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Buyer

OTTO Engineering

Buyer

Carpentersville, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    **Buyer
    **

    Recent college graduates will be considered!

    OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.

    OTTO's opportunity:

    Our Buyer is responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment and supplies, and selected commodity components.

    Specifically, the Buyer will :

    • Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders on a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
    • Participate and/or conduct Supplier Audits and provide constructive feedback
    • Responsible for managing supplier base
    • Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
    • Locates new sources of supply as necessary
    • Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new suppliers
    • Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules
    • Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards
    • Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions
    • Maintain supplier information in the business system and related databases
    • Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
    • Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
    • Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

    What you'll need to bring to the table:

    • Minimum 3 years related experience required and bachelor's degree OR Supply Chain Management or related Degree without experience
    • Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Working knowledge of personal computers
    • Exceptional organizational skills
    • Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly and capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts
    • Background in project management
    • Requires self-motivation and ability to complete objectives
    • Pleasant and helpful telephone manner
    • Detail oriented
    • General knowledge of ISO 9000

    OTTO's Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with a company match
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Life Insurance Benefits
    • Competitive Pay
    • Profit Sharing Bonus
    • Paid Vacation and Holidays
    • Company Picnic
    • Holiday Party
    • AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!

    To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

    please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:

    https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/

    OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

    OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.