Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to explore new products, digest information and construct rational decisions

· Team player with excellent organizational skills

· Ability to think proactively, problem solve and multi-task in a fast paced office environment

· Ability to pay attention to details and follow through on commitments

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

· High school diploma or equivalent

· One year of experience in the fastener industry preferred

· Basic understanding of industry quality requirements and quality management systems, namely ISO9001and AS9100

· Passion and alignment with AIH quality policy, vision, values and operating principals

Principal Duties

· Receive and process quotes or direct orders from sales personnel

· Ensures that all purchasing activities are in accordance with core processes and AS9100

· Expedite orders when necessary

· Verify item quality requirements

· Work with vendors regularly to discuss availability, quality, etc.

· Review approved vendor requirements

· Work with Receiving and Sales Departments to rectify short-shipments

· Work with Quality Department regarding quality issues

· Send and process Vendor Surveys to new suppliers

· Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Measures of Performance

The Buyer will be evaluated by their commitment and ability to:

· Follow company processes and procedures

· Present and implement recommendations to improve company/department performance

· Demonstrate team spirit a willingness to help and to act, at all times, in the best interest of AIH

· Meet and exceed customer, coworker and vendor expectations

· Efficiently and accurately process orders

· Seek out, evaluate and select the best vendors for AIH and our customers

· Provide suppliers and coworkers with prompt, friendly and knowledgeable responses at all points of contact (phone, email, fax, etc.)