Position Title: Buyer
Department: Sourcing/Purchasing
Employment Type Full Time
Location: Columbia, PA - Plant
Workplace Type: Onsite
Reporting To: Karen Swigert
BuyerASC Engineered Solutions is looking for a
Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing activities required to procure materials and supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner to support the manufacturing facility.
How You Will Help
- Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
- Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Preparing and processing purchase orders.
- Maintaining records of all purchasing-related transactions.
- Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries to support production schedules.
- Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
- Work with Accounts Payable Department on resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Monitor market trends and conditions for products used by ASC.
- Perform other related duties as directed by Purchasing and Procurement Manager.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum of AS Degree in Business or related field.
- MRP experience a plus. Knowledge of Infor Manufacturing systems a plus.
- At least two years of clerical experience preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required.
About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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