Job Description

Job Title: Buyer

Connectronics Corp., a U.S. manufacturer of specialized electronic connectors including high-voltage interconnects, aerospace connectors, underwater connectors, high current connectors, and multi-pin cable assemblies has an opening in Toledo, OH for a Buyer to join our Purchasing Team. This position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials and components essential for manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Sourcing potential suppliers based on price, quality, and availability of parts and components.
• Soliciting quotes from potential suppliers for items needed for production.
• Negotiating pricing and delivery terms for contractual agreements.
• Tracking the status of purchase order for the delivery of goods and verifying the product quality meets specifications.
• Initiating return process for parts that fall short of expectations.
• Working with the ERP system to maintain the necessary data for quotes, purchased parts, part creation, and reports.
• Communicating product or supplier concerns and opportunities with the Purchasing Manager.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with vendors to sustain strong relationships.
• Coordinating with product development and engineering to support new product introductions.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or other related business fields or 3-5 years’ experience in Purchasing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and tactical purchasing, including purchase order management and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency with ERP system, preferably Great Plains
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Capable of managing multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in manufacturing and reading drawings/blueprints a plus.
• Able to learn and understand the products being purchased and produced.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K & company match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (accompanied by other ancillary coverages)
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company paid Short-term & Long-term disability Insurance
• HSA w/ company contributions
• Flex Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more…

EOE

Non-Smokers Preferred

Drug Free Workplace