Buyer

Description : RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV. Position Summary The Buyer is primarily responsible for timely and economical procurement of materials, parts and supplies for company production. This position is also responsible for ensuring production schedule adherence. Requirements : Responsibilities

• Ensure production / sales schedule is supported through efficient creation of purchase orders that meet the demands as dictated by the MRP system or purchase requisitions.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts and materials for production and special projects by actively monitoring supplier performance to purchase order.
• Ensure efficient stocking level of parts, materials and supplies for company production functions.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control guidelines.
• Provide timely and cost effective incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Monitor project and production schedules and ensure delivery deadlines are being met.
• Develop resources to ensure availability and economical procurement of material, equipment, parts and supplies for all company production and sales.
• Ensure pricing for parts and materials is up-to-date and accurate.
• Research and develop vendor resource for purchase or fabrication of parts and material that will ensure competitive pricing and delivery.
• Ensure effective communication within the department and with all company functions.
• Attend regularly scheduled production meetings.
• Read and understand drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to generate effective purchase orders.
• Ensure suppliers are performing to accepted terms of the purchase agreement.
• Generate and monitor Bottleneck report updating and expediting as needed.
• Generate all documents required by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the Supply Chain Manager and / or Senior Buyer. Minimum Qualifications
• Associate degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2-4 years purchasing and inventory control experience.
• Basic Knowledge of accepted standard purchasing practices.
• Ability to perform calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and fractions as well as a fluent working knowledge of geometry.
• Basic Computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of software applications (specifically MS Excel.)
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship : U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15. Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of manufacturing, with concept of accounting principles. Physical Requirements Must have the following physical abilities :
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers. Equal Opportunity RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations). PI8c2d83aa0e03-0616