Buyer

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Buyer will perform procurement duties in support of business operations across multiple product lines.  This position is responsible for negotiating prices, price / cost analysis, and compliant procurement documentation required by AS9100 standards, Trust Automation policies and procedures, and industry best practices.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the procurement and management of purchase orders for custom fabricated components, printed circuit board fabrication, consignment assembly, turnkey contract manufacturing, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts, custom electronic components, and vendor managed inventory (VMI).  This position reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Managing complex purchase orders, including those with custom specification and / or statement of work (SOW) driven requirements.
• Prepare and release RFQs, receive and analyze quotes, negotiate contracts including price, schedule, and terms in accordance with quality and delivery requirements driven through the ERP system.
• Select from approved suppliers, document agreements, and administer resulting PO through invoice activity.
• Negotiate modifications to POs, develop positive working relationships, and interface with suppliers via phone, email, or personal visits as required.
• Communicate forecast to suppliers and confirm and / or expedite material deliveries as driven through the ERP system to support on time delivery requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and communicate performance via supplier score card.
• Maintain integrity of ERP planning data to include real-time updates of lead time, price preferred suppliers, and make recommendations for shelf stock requirements and batching.
• Participate in change control processes including but not limited to internal and external design change requirements, identifying alternate sources of supply, supplier status, and mitigation management of component obsolescence.
• Assist Quality in coordinating non-conforming product activity and their disposition with suppliers.

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements

Pay / Salary Information

Salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually

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