The Buyer will be responsible for assisting in the purchasing activities to support multiple manufacturing facilities based out of Melrose Park, Illinois location. This in-office role will assist in the management of inventory, purchasing activities, planning, forecasting, and meeting the overall supply demands of the production facility. The position reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, estimating, and engineering departments to acquire Raw Materials for Inventory, Goods or Outside Services in a cost effective and timely manner. This position would also provide support (quotes/options) in response to requests for (MRO)Maintenance, Repair, Operations equipment, services, for the plant(s) and office(s).
Directly supports all the departments by obtaining materials, information, supplies, and services needed.
Manages and Monitors vendor pricing to assure the highest quality and best delivery at the best price.
Develop strong relationships and establish material replenishment methods with vendors and suppliers.
Issues Purchase Orders and monitors return of acknowledgement.
Monitor and track incoming inventory, inform & update all respective departments of any changes to delivery arrival time, and note actual arrival time.
Manage delivery, quality performance, cost, and customer satisfaction for established vendors.
Assist in resolving billing and shipping problems and provide information to suppliers. Act as the liaison with accounting to ensure ERP system requirements are achieved and vendors are paid in a timely manner.
Update reorder points, minimum order quantities, lead-times, and other pertinent information in item master.
Work with team members to develop future purchasing plans.
Identify and approve potential vendors and suppliers for future project needs.
Provide support for all aspects associated with coordinating product cycle counts and managing the responsibilities of the year-end inventory count in conjunction with the Accounting team.
Position Requirements:
A minimum of 1-4+ years of experience in a buyer or purchasing capacity within an industrial setting is preferred.
A bachelors degree in industrial engineering, supply chain or business is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency level with Microsoft office suite.
Ability to fulfill a role that requires 100% on site participation to support a manufacturing organization
About the Company...
Power Plant Services is the Parts manufacturing division of Power Services Group, a market leader in providing integrated, turnkey solutions for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of steam and gas turbines for the power generation, oil & gas, and process industries, combining legacies and experience of Airco Power Services, Turbine Generator Maintenance, and Orbital Energy Services. Power Plant Services has a successful track record of meeting the urgent demands within and outside of the power generation industry.