Buyer

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary:

As our Buyer, you will be a part of a knowledgeable and well-diverse engineering team who loves to have fun and get stuff done! You will play a key role in purchasing and scheduling activities. This position supports all operational locations.

You'll enjoy working in a fun, collaborative, and fast (high-mix/low-volume) manufacturing operation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in purchasing is required
• Must possess excellent written, oral, and presentation skills as well as solid math skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Must have strong telephone skills and be very organized
• Must be a "team player"
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace as well as the company's MRP/ERP system

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

• Make daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyze the quality, specifications and delivery requirements
• Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items and negotiates best price
• Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or email
• Review purchase orders on a weekly basis via our reporting system and follow up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks
• Highlight any problem areas and report them to the manager
• Interact with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers
• Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)/Withhold tags written against suppliers and relays such information to them with corrective action
• Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings
• Collaborate with respective departments in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable and utilizes data to make informed decisions.
• Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity and fairness.

Systems You'll Use:

• Google Enterprise
• BambooHR
• Paycom & ADP

For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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