BUYER

Job DescriptionSSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 75 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display and home/office organizational markets. More information is available on our website https://www.sswtechnologies.com/Corporate BuyerIn this role you will source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods and related material through production and inventory process.Buyer job duties:Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules. Purchases, plans, and coordinates resulting material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences in front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, approves payment, and maintains necessary records of material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory cycle(s). Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services. In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Qualifications:Must be able to communicate well, be highly organized and work independently. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing buying. Ability to source with backup plans. Experience in the metal industry, a plus. Must have manufacturing experience. Bachelor's Degree, which experience can consummate this requirement. Important Stuff:Ability to work remotely. Ability to travel as required for work. Bilingual a plus - English and SpanishMust be located in the Mid-West region. Preference will be given to those in KY, TN, IN, IL, IA, TX and MO. Commitment to Core Values:HonestyIntegrityCaring for PeopleCustomer FocusTeamwork Communication Improvement