Buyer

Job Description

EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology) is looking for a Buyer to join our team in our Leesburg, VA location! EIT is a Contract Manufacturer specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services and serves customers in the sectors of Industry, Communications, Aerospace, Defense and Healthcare.

Job Description:

The position of Buyer is Responsible for performing skilled activities related to the purchasing and negotiation of materials and supplies from suppliers.

Obtain competitive quotations and select suppliers based on quality, cost, lead-time, service and financial stability

Concentration on the total cost of ownership of purchased parts, including purchased price, logistics costs, quality costs, and inventory

Self-motivated, pro-active, and persistent in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner

Implement inventory control programs and procurement strategies such as, VMI & KANBAN to achieve cash flow and inventory turns objectives without compromising material availability

Continuously improve and implement cost-saving initiatives

Constantly monitors inventory levels, production scheduling demand and executes to the MRP exception messages

Mentors entry level Buyers

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

5 + years of purchasing experience, Electronic Manufacturing Services industry preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven procurement negotiation skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer documentation, safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals

Strong negotiating skills internally and externally

Ability to solve complex problems in situations standard to the area of specialty

Works under minimal supervision and demonstrates strong skills in reasoning and analysis

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment

9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off

Hybrid schedule: 2 days in the office/week

Benefits:

Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision: zero waiting period

401K and company matching: no vesting period

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

PTO – 15 days/annual

Paid Holidays – 9 days/annual

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Full-time

Hybrid remote