Buyer

We are seeking an
Operational Buyer
to join our Brasov, Romania team

Benchmark Romania supports customers through a combination of high technology manufacturing solutions, access to localized and global supply chain sources, and a customer-focused team committed to optimizing delivery, quality, and cost for the full range of manufacturing and engineering services offered. Key market sectors served include industrial controls, test & instrumentation, medical and computing.

Summary

Performs the purchasing function for the acquisition of various items, equipment and machinery. Also performs related administrative responsibilities.

Role and responsibilities

· Ensure that materials, equipment and supplies are ordered and timely delivered in order to fulfill manufacturing process requirements and finished goods delivery performance

· Interface with technical and management personnel regarding possible changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules that may result in cost savings

· Analyze requisitions for proprietary items to determine possible alternatives, gather data such as prices previously paid for the same or similar items in like quantity and present selling price on such items

· Request and analyze quotations concerning items that meet Company design and specification and check for reasonableness of price on such items

· Prepare Purchase Orders and arrange for the forwarding of blueprints, specifications, material and tooling

· Work with technical personnel in the design stages and also in the quoting process

· Assist in vendor selection process, including the selection of the most economical proposal; Negotiate with the supplier in accordance with Company regulations and recommend vendors

· Interview vendors and investigate new products and processes

· Assist the expeditors on difficult deliveries

· Review and execute MRP requirements and place or reschedule purchase orders on a variety of items status' material to ensure delivery requirements are being met.

Desired candidates will have

· University degree (Technical or Economical)

· At least 2 years of experience in purchasing

· Experience in electronic parts purchasing is an advantage

· Organizing and planning skills

· Excellent communication at all levels, written and verbal

· Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing)

· Effective negotiations and influencing skills, risk assessment, and contract management experience

· Excellent interpersonal skills with co-workers, suppliers, and customers

· Strong understanding of the business's extended process as well as broad business knowledge/perspective

· Experienced in Microsoft Office package software

· Knowledge of ERP tools.