Sr. Buyer - MD (86551)

Who We Are:

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs.

Compensation for this role: $80.000.00 - $95,000.00, commensurate with experience (Relocation assistance is not available.)

Shift: 1st shift, On-site Monday through Friday

Summary:

Using the Gill Documents (i.e.: GMS, GOS, GWI) identifies/purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of the Company. Important considerations given are the most effective cost consistent with the quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Selects, interviews, and analyzes potential vendors to determine factors that affect ability to provide needed parts, materials, and/or services. Determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices and most favorable terms, recommending only those vendors that meet established Company standards.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, follows up on orders placed, verifies and/or expedites delivery, approves payment, resolves problems with vendors, and maintains all necessary records and documentation.
• Maintains positive vendor relations.
• Interfaces with various other departments such as QC regarding rejected materials, Engineering concerning substitution of materials and/or other indirect departments for supplies required to maintain operations.
• Reviews ERP-material requirements and releases Purchase Requisitions for approval.
• Supports and collaborates with Maryland’s procurement personnel.
• Performs special projects.
• Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules. Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management
• Other duties as assigned.