New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc
Senior Buyer
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc, Laconia, New Hampshire, us, 03246
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.
A part of NHBB since 1964, NHBB's Astro Division is based in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, a place defined by the natural splendor of the many lakes, ponds and rivers found here.
Job Summary:
Supports department and company's financial goals, including manufacturing productivity, material cost, and product quality. Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships. Works closely with support groups to improve cost, quality, delivery and other key performance metrics. Reviews and coordinates complex, one-time, and simple multi-term purchase requests in accordance with NHBB policies. Independently manages site level projects.
Essential Functions:
Reviews, approves, and processes purchasing requests such as Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for goods or services to ensure compliance with NHBB Purchasing procedures, stakeholder requirements, and applicable governance.
Prepares all aspects of simple bids, requests for quotes, and proposals, including precise specifications, supporting documentation, proposal analysis, recommendations, and justifications.
Negotiates Purchase Agreements within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Provides liaison services between Suppliers and Departments for order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolution.
Participates in the root cause investigation of defective supplied material, internal and external communication of findings and the development of corrective actions.
Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities; negotiates prices and terms.
Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines.
May expedite shipping and deliveries, maintain inventories, and monitor usage inconsistencies, price changes, and vendor back orders.
May validate, reconcile, and process receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents.
May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business or related Science or equivalent Supply Chain experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint/Word/Excel) and strong communication and interpersonal skills needed. Must be able to handle multiple projects and daily activities, be organized, resourceful, self-motivated and able to work independently.
Experience:
Previous experience sourcing or purchasing metals a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, reaching, daily phone and computer use, speaking, hearing, and seeing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
NHBB is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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A part of NHBB since 1964, NHBB's Astro Division is based in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, a place defined by the natural splendor of the many lakes, ponds and rivers found here.
Job Summary:
Supports department and company's financial goals, including manufacturing productivity, material cost, and product quality. Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships. Works closely with support groups to improve cost, quality, delivery and other key performance metrics. Reviews and coordinates complex, one-time, and simple multi-term purchase requests in accordance with NHBB policies. Independently manages site level projects.
Essential Functions:
Reviews, approves, and processes purchasing requests such as Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders for goods or services to ensure compliance with NHBB Purchasing procedures, stakeholder requirements, and applicable governance.
Prepares all aspects of simple bids, requests for quotes, and proposals, including precise specifications, supporting documentation, proposal analysis, recommendations, and justifications.
Negotiates Purchase Agreements within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Provides liaison services between Suppliers and Departments for order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolution.
Participates in the root cause investigation of defective supplied material, internal and external communication of findings and the development of corrective actions.
Maintains data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities; negotiates prices and terms.
Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines.
May expedite shipping and deliveries, maintain inventories, and monitor usage inconsistencies, price changes, and vendor back orders.
May validate, reconcile, and process receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents.
May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business or related Science or equivalent Supply Chain experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (PowerPoint/Word/Excel) and strong communication and interpersonal skills needed. Must be able to handle multiple projects and daily activities, be organized, resourceful, self-motivated and able to work independently.
Experience:
Previous experience sourcing or purchasing metals a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, reaching, daily phone and computer use, speaking, hearing, and seeing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
NHBB is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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