Job Description

The Buyer & Quoting Specialist is responsible carrying out purchasing activities while ensuring that quality materials and components are purchased at the lowest possible cost from certified vendors. This role will also be responsible quoting new and existing business. Responsible for the procurement of essential materials for manufacturing, stock inventory, capital equipment and other miscellaneous needs. Locates, compares, and negotiates with vendors. Completes related purchasing requisitions, orders, and reports and maintains files. Develops and maintains efficient purchasing systems including design of forms and reports. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES.

1. Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of all purchasing-related functions.

a. Orders, checks, and expedites raw materials, components and capital equipment. Reviews requisitions and supports production material needs.

b. Researches and locates vendors. Investigates and analyzes the best sources of materials. Obtains comparative prices on a regular basis to assure best buys. Maintains current cost data for all purchased items. Negotiates with vendors to attain the lowest possible prices. Develops secondary and back-up vendor sources.

c. Ensures that supplies and materials ordered meet established quality standards.

d. Determines and maintains appropriate inventory levels.

e. Maintains control of material allocation, usage and quantities.

f. Keeps delivery schedules up-to-date and records all changes including rush jobs.

g. Completes and maintains all records including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, and related purchasing paperwork. Maintains purchasing files.

2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with other departments, area personnel, and with management and with vendors.

a. Keeps production advised of key changes of schedule in materials due.

b. Coordinates with managers on reorder shipments for new needs.

c. Informs managers of any new sources of supplies, including those with new prices and options.

d. Ensures that required reports and documents are completed accurately and timely.

e. Coordinates functions with other areas. Interfaces with production and sales personnel to ensure that they are appropriately supported.

f. Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

g. Serves as a liaison between the Company and its vendors.

h. Maintains long term, productive relationships with suppliers.

i. Ensures that the Company's professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of 1 year of purchasing experience or inventory experience

· High school graduate or equivalent

· College coursework in business not required but preferred

· Self-starter and problem solver

· Excel experience required

Company Description

For over 30 years, Salt Lake Cable & Harness has been a leader in the contract manufacturing industry specializing in building cable assemblies, wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies to your specification. Our superior quality, customer service, and on-time delivery are just part of the value we offer.