Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. Hiring for Buyer at Oregon City, Oregon Full Time

Buyer

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. This position is responsible negotiating, contracting and purchasing materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. The Buyer evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable supplier for Benchmade Knife Company, Inc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely procurement of materials and supplies to meet requirements of the business.

• Reviews all requisitions for accuracy and necessity and insures proper authorized spending limits.

• Prepares RFQS and obtains competitive bids to assure best price and availability from multiple sources.

• Negotiate PO terms including but not limited to pricing, delivery, lead-time and credit terms with vendors.

• Collaborate with strategic sourcing to identify new vendors and participate in the vendor certification process.

• Provide performance feedback to the Strategic Sourcing Specialist on vendor quality and delivery performance.

• Work closely with the Supply Chain Quality Engineer to process parts through the RTV process.

• Assist the factory and production scheduling team through effective communication of supply variation and risk mitigation.

• Assists in resolving quality problems with vendor supplied materials, works with receiving department and supplier to resolve shipping discrepancies, and coordinates any material return for reword or credit.

• Manages vendor relationship, acts as focal point for external vendor communication.

• Responsible for constant cost reductions and fulfillment of supplier obligations.

• Supports Sr. Buyer Lead to negotiate and manager vendor replenishment agreements to minimize buy quantities and inventory investment.

• Supports the purchase of company-wide supplies based on approved purchase order requests.

• Coordinates the transfer of supplier communications to the requisitioner.

• Supports the development and on-going reporting of key performance metrics.

• Initiates improvement projects to continuously reduce cost and raise performance within the function.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or other Business related degree, and 5-6 years of experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing environment is required. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.

• APICS certification a plus

• Demonstrated ability to use MPR system for planning, purchasing, and inventory management. Strong understanding of MPR logic.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Strong math and analytical skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting priorities and resource constrains.

• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles for inventory valuation.

• Solid understanding of flow principles, including kanbans, daily rates, point of use material, cycle time, replenishment systems, line balancing, backflush, etc.

• Excellent PC skills: ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.

Benchmade offer our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay

• Cash profit sharing and performance incentives

• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision

• Dental including Orthodontia

• Short-Term and Long-term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• 401K with company match

• Fitness Center Reimbursement

• Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies

• Tuition reimbursement

• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities

• Employee and family events throughout the year

• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.

Benchmade Knife Company values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Job ID: 2021-2187

External Company URL: https://www.benchmade.com/

Street: 300 Beavercreek Rd