Overview
Buyer I Jobs in Batavia, NY at Graham Corporation and Subsidiaries
Full Job Description
Job Title:Buyer
Reports To:Supply Chain Manager
FLSA Status & EEO Code:Exempt & Professional
Division/Department:GHM/Supply Chain
Salary Grade:A95
Level of Work:Level II
Position Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for all activities involved in the procurement of raw materials, finished goods and services based on product/manufacturing needs in a most timely and economic fashion. Quality, quantity at cost, effective prices, and delivery on time are key needs and considerations to meet production/manufacturing schedule requirements which result in customer satisfaction and reflect on the company’s credibility as a reputable supplier. Identifies sources, interview vendors, maintains mandatory files and records. Trouble shoots and expedites as necessary.
Key ResultsAreas by level of work:
Level II: Service – Coordinating “production” with problem solving and prevention
Resource management (material and people)
Practice positive peer engagement methodologies and serve as a key representative for the department
Communicate the company’s goals and objectives to the supply base and ensure that the department is driving to the company’s goals and objectives.
Manage personal performance by setting goals and expectations.
Cultivate and foster the company’s core values.
Maintain supply base required documentation and information.
Resource scheduling, output management and reporting
Reviews and analyzes requirements to assure adequate supply when needed at minimum investment.
Initiates purchase of materials according to production requirements and inventory policies.
Provides feedback on project status as required.
Alerts stakeholders to potential supply issues, and documents.
Continuous Improvement
Continually improve procedures, processes and methods to effectively meet customer needs and organizational objectives.
Provide improvement tools, techniques suggestions
Follow a continual improvement culture in the department and drive 5S and Safety initiatives.
Execute improvement tools and techniques needed to implement and sustain daily continual improvement.
Equipment & process maintenance
Ensure safety of the employees and quality of the material throughout all processes.
Can locate Quality Management System procedure, have read and understand relevant procedure and are aware of all procedure changes when they occur.
Ensure that all procedures are followed to drive quality outcomes and ensure quality controls.
Manage compliance to all safety procedure and ensure proper protective equipment usage to ensure personnel safety.
Professional Development
Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
Will follow up with manager on professional development goals and opportunities.
Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company
Continually work to improve industry knowledge.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.
Education and Training
High school GED
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of on the job experience in lieu of formal education.
Other:
Must be willing to work overtime as required.
National travel may be required.
Local travel may be required.
Travel up to 5% of working time.
Skills:
To perform the job successfully, an in…
Title: Buyer I
Company: Graham Corporation and Subsidiaries
Location: Batavia, NY
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