Buyer

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. Engineered for unprecedented speed, flexibility, efficiency, and cleanliness, FOGG manufactures durable and hygienic liquid filling and capping machinery for dairy, juice, water, food, chemical, coatings, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. As part of the ProMach Filling & Capping business line, FOGG helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers. FOGG is seeking a dynamic and experienced Buyer to handle all details involving the purchasing of capital and non-capital items for the production of Fogg products in a cost efficient, scheduled manner. Responsible for developing and maintaining sources of supply for the procurement of non-production and production goods and services. Mechanical Engineering knowledge with ability to work closely with engineering department regarding parts ordered to ensure accuracy. Job Responsibilities Sources and procures materials and services to support manufacturing requirements. Coordinates supplier base to assure lead time, pricing, quality and on-time completed delivery to meet objectives. Negotiates, in conjunction with senior management directives, contract terms and conditions. Mechanical Engineering ability to evaluate blueprints and provides feedback to engineering, from vendors regarding any problems or changes that must be made. Evaluates and recommends supplier selection, including site visits to suppliers and potential suppliers, occasionally on an overnight basis. Maintains a high level of effectiveness on the telephone and when meeting with vendors and salespersons. Performs supplier profile analysis, in conjunction with senior management and other purchasing members. Maintains database and generates purchase order contracts, using customized Purchasing /parts/inventory software package. Initiates alternative sourcing methods and request for quotes to obtain competitive pricing while ensuring that acceptable quality, on-time complete delivery, and lead times are achieved. Establishes standard cost values for production materials, in conjunction with senior management and other purchasing members. Exercises the most effective use of company funds in the acquisition of assigned commodities and equipment in accordance with company standard operating procedures. Time off must be approved, in advance by the Purchasing Manager so that adequate coverage can be maintained to support our customers’ needs. Directs parts to appropriate area of manufacturing. Maintains database and generates purchase order contracts, using customized Purchasing /parts/inventory software package. Issues parts to assembly personnel. Coordinates shop work orders to plant, when necessary for customer parts orders. Enter accurate parts information into our computer system to process customer parts orders. Gather and coordinate parts for detailed parts orders prior to assembly and shipment. Be able to maintain and access parts manuals and information to identify parts that customers need. Fill parts carts as needed. Lifts/moves product and/or materials weighing up to 50 pounds while performing functions of product. Maintain a professional appearance at all times, representing Fogg in a professional and courteous manner. Relationships Internal Contacts - Frequent contact with all areas of the company, including, Sales Department, Engineering, Production supervision, and all Fogg employees. External Contacts - Frequent contact with suppliers and vendors serving Fogg Filler Company. Who we are looking For? Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics Management, or equivalent. T…

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