Buyer I

Join us in Shaping our Future!If you're looking for a company that offers both job stability and the opportunity for personal and professional growth, Power Test is the place for you.Why Power Test?Financial Stability: Over 90 years in business, our sustained growth is a testament to our prudent financial management and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.Career Advancement: Many of our team members have enjoyed long and fulfilling careers with us, with opportunities for advancement.Industry Leader: Join a company that is recognized as an industry leader and pioneer.Community Involvement: Share time, talent, and treasure in the community through group projects, eight hours paid charity time off, donation drives, and employee donation match.SummaryThe Buyer is responsible for releasing orders to suppliers for dependent demand parts. Tactical responsibilities include inventory performance, sending releases to suppliers, managing outside services, cancels/defers, order acknowledgements, and expediting.Essential FunctionsReceive, track and issue materials and supplies using accounting and inventory control systems.Create purchase orders and expedite materials as needed.Evaluate new and support existing vendors to maintain competitive pricing and on time delivery.Oversee and maintain materials data integrity that ERP uses to execute materials activity.Use software tools to generate reports to quantify or improve purchasing / material processes.Assist in resolving non-conforming purchased materials issues with vendors.Serve as escalation point for issues involving inventory.Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.Other activities as assigned.Education And Experience RequirementsRequires an associate or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent job experienceCPM or CPIM certification is preferred.Knowledge And SkillExperience using an ERP, MRP, or Inventory Management System is desired.Requires a general knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Mathematics — Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.English Language —Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents such as catalogs, product-related literature, parts and materials specifications, and technical books and/or manuals. Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders and correspondence related to purchasing. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to negotiate purchasing terms and conditions favorable to the organization.Total Reward OfferingsGenerous paid time off policyTen (10) paid holidaysOne (1) day paid charity time offEmployee donation matchOrganized service projects to support local nonprofit organizations (i.e. charity drives, team building activities)Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Life AD/DEmployer Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life, Employee Assistance ProgramEmployer Matched 401(K)And much moreCompany OverviewAt Power Test, LLC we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence and our track record of sustained financial growth. As an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of dynamometers, heavy equipment testing systems and related data acquisition and control systems, we've not only weathered economic storms but have consistently thrived, providing our employees with job stability and a platform for career growth.EEO STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.