Buyer I
General Description:
The position requires a hands-on, detail oriented individual with responsibilities that include purchasing materials and services in support of internal customers R&D projects and external customer orders in a very fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties:
- Member of the procurement organization in the establishment and administration of purchase orders for R&D and manufacturing program materials and services. Specifically understand the R&D environment related to contracting and its differences from a production environment.
- Research, prepare and issue purchase orders, follow up on orders placed, verify and/or expedite delivery, resolve problems with vendors, and maintain all necessary records and documentation.
- Maintain positive vendor relations.
- Interfaces with various internal departments such as Quality, Technical, and Finance in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist the Procurement Manager with various projects and reports including data gathering and analysis.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to negotiate business terms, including but not limited to price, quantity and delivery terms for many various goods, raw materials and services.
- Professional ability to communicate well with both internal and external customers in a diplomatic manner and build relationships.
- Ability to be inquisitive and cooperative in thinking to work with other disciplines and collaborate on ideas and thoughts in resolving complex problems.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and reporting.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple concurrent projects and tasks. Ability to prioritize and effectively time manage projects, schedules and workload with little supervision.
- Team mentality with the flexibility to address unique issues in real-time and the awareness to know when bring in others.
- Ability and effective in using automated systems including Cost Point, OnBase and Excel programs to quickly analyze data, make informed decisions, and present information effectively.
Knowledge Desired:
- Good working knowledge of basic purchasing principles, including but not limited to shipping terms, lead times, export/import and warranty.
- Computer skills using Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Knowledge of Government purchasing and finance audit regulations highly desired.
- Knowledge of Cost Point and OnBase highly desired.
Physical/ Mental Demands:
- Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and be able to access all locations of the company property.
- Position requires office in-person attendance.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with people and have a focus on customer service for internal customers.
Education Desired:
College degree preferred and mandatory 2+ years of in-house purchasing background or similar experience in a role that requires direct interaction with vendors, internal stakeholder departments, and in-house Legal.
Special Requirements:
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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