Job Details
**Custom Transformers**
Our custom transformers are designed to application-specific electrical, mechanical, thermal, and regulatory requirements using cost-effective materials and processes.
With capabilities through 2,800 kVA, Basler has the ability to meet most dry type transformer needs.
**Buyer - Highland, IL**
**Description**
Manage assigned commodities as required in a dynamic environment to meet corporate objectives in the most efficient manner to minimize risk, reduce cost, and eliminate waste, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Reports to: Vice President of Procurement and Inventory Planning **Essential Duties**
* Review assigned commodities for material budget as required.
* Recommend and maintain supplier relationships to meet corporate objectives.
* Ensure availability of materials to meet production schedules.
* Assist in make/buy decisions.
* Negotiate contracts to meet corporate objectives.
* Approve purchase orders to ensure compliance to requirements for assigned commodities.
* Work with various departments to establish manufacturers of required components.
* Maintain databases to ensure data is correct for components and supplier information.
* Review market trends and analysis to ensure best practices are driven within your perspective commodities.
* Ensure purchase orders are issued to cover requirements for assigned products, goods, and services.
* Review and coordinate suppliers on time delivery performance, quality, cost reductions, inventory turns, and multiple sourcing.
* Develop and implement strategic sourcing activities to meet department objectives.
* Actively participate in companywide Project Management Teams as assigned.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
**Requirements**
* Bachelors degree in business or other related field AND two years of buying experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
* Two or more years of experience as a Buyer or a related field, preferably in manufacturing.
* The ability to think strategic and tactical.
* Effective verbal, written, flexibility, decision-making, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of MRP applications a must.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
* Ability to travel as necessary.
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