Buyer

Broadwind Energy - Sanford, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Sanford, NC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Come grow with us! Broadwind Industrial Solutions is adding a Buyer to our team in Sanford, NC. The position purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. The Buyer will work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role where work is closely managed.

Responsibilities

• Alerts Purchasing and Production teams of any delivery issues that may impact customer / WO promise dates.
• Confirm Purchase orders, update PO lines with delivery dates, and or date changes.
• Updates PO lines tied to RMA's, SDR's, and RFI's and alerts the proper team member.
• Assists with quoting.
• Schedules pick-ups from suppliers.
• Assists QC department with documentation requests from customers as required.
• Using MRP data, analyze the requirements of the material, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date material is needed in order to meet the demand of the customer and maximize production productivity.
• Evaluate new material/product specifications to identify prospective sources and determine should-cost.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested material.
• Communicate with suppliers on service, quality, inventory, and material movement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent; AA Degree preferred.
• Purchasing experience required.
• 2+ years' experience with a production/manufacturing environment and/or customer support experience.
• ERP system experience required, xTuple a plus.