Senior Buyer
Company Information
Consolidated Machine & Tool (CMT) and its 7 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication and assembly of highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines and 350 talented employees across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state of the art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.
Position Summary
Delva Tool (DTM), a CMT company, is seeking a Senior Buyer for our Cinnaminson, NJ location. The Senior Buyer will purchase materials and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Responsible for supply chain and vendor management. Establish and maintain strategic sourcing relationships with emphasis on quality, delivery, and cost. Responsibility also includes helping to define, develop, and refine the purchasing system to meet the needs of internal and external customers. If you are looking for an organization and career that will match your strong work ethic and passion for success, Delva Tool is a great place to start!
*This position works a schedule of Monday thru Friday. The salary for this position is between $100,000 - $115,000/year depending on experience*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Purchases materials and services according to the company’s policies and procedures.
- Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate terms and conditions.
- Maintains purchase orders to support ongoing material supply, including long-term contracts.
- Coordinates with Engineering Manager to ensure uninterrupted supply of required material.
- Provides timely updates on the status of any supplier quality or delivery problems to management.
- Maintains open lines of communication with suppliers for prompt resolution of quality or delivery problems.
- Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history.
- Works with vendors to negotiate quality, delivery, and cost.
- Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.
- Maintains supply system database for proper sourcing, procurement lead times, order quantities, prices, and internal delivery requirements, etc.
- Monitor’s supplier performance and holds supplier accountable for performance levels.
- Continually improve processes and procedures to better serve the organization, vendors, and customers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.
- At least 10 years of purchasing experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Benefits and Perks
Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance. Employee Only Dental coverage, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance is employer paid.
Consolidated Machine & Tool and all of its locations are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.