Buyer

Job DetailsJob Location: ALLIANCE - Alliance, OH 44601Job Shift: DayCompany Description:

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

Responsible for auditing purchase requisitions from multiple plants for proper approval and to assure item is properly specified as to description and/or use.   Responsibilities include purchasing to the proper specifications; assure the maximum return, lowest cost, highest quality, on time delivery, etc., all within ethical purchasing practices and Company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Obtain quotations through competitive bidding by at least three acceptable vendors, wherever possible.  In competitive bidding, make certain all vendors are quoting on the same basis.  If applicable, alternative bids should be encouraged. 
Analyze proposals to determine best proposition and negotiate any questionable items with successful vendor, prior to placement of purchase order.  If alternate quotation is more attractive, it should be reviewed with requisitioner for concurrence before proceeding.
Processes requisition and other information applicable to the purchase order.
Negotiates contract with customer or bidder.
Delegated responsibility for maintaining negotiated deliveries of material and monitoring their performance by utilizing all available resources. Coordinates resolution of product quality issues.
Develops a thorough knowledge of purchasing related laws and regulations to insure contracts are in compliance with State, Local and Federal Laws and Regulations.  Also through knowledge of State sales and use tax for all applicable States where plants are located.
Coordinates and obtains authorization for any changes to original purchase order and record by supplement, as required.
Provides vendor information to accounting for all new vendor entries.
Delegated responsibility for design, implementation and administration of vendor evaluation programs for all primary vendors.
Edits invoice and initiate corrective action for any discrepancies, plus warranty claims, service, etc., which may be required to complete and close the purchase order.
Coordinates all plant requests for proposals, descriptive literature, visits of vendor representatives, visits to plant, etc. involving our vendors.
Attends meetings between vendor and plant personnel and initiates further action, as required.
Initiates and maintains cost reduction programs on assigned commodities and any other areas of plant operations where the Buyer’s knowledge, experience, or vendor “know-how” can be utilized.
Handle special assignments as arranged.  Performs other duties as required.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. 
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Degree in Business Administration or related degree. Purchasing experience preferred, but not necessary. 

Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to work independently or with a team and manage deliverables
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with other functional areas/levels within the organization
Understanding of general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis and internal controls
Ability to make assumptions, identify trends and draw conclusions from ambiguous data
Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments, use sound judgement and prioritize projects and time effectively with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change
Strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; Hyperion 
Oracle experience required- Initiating purchase orders, reporting, analyzing data

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Normal office conditions.  Occasionally enters manufacturing area of plant where noise level is loud, and eye and ear protection must be worn.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use fingers to type on computer keyboard; hands to feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, and stoop, kneel or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.