Buyer/Expeditor Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Buyer/Expeditor Solico West Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $18 – $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Pricing Customer service ERP systems Buyer experience Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Assembly Supply chain management Purchasing Typing Manufacturing Business Supply Chain Management Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Entry level Full Job Description Company Overview Solico, a Wes-Garde Company, is looking for a Buyer/Expeditor to join our team in West Hartford, CT . Solico/Wes-Garde provides high quality products and services to a variety of market sectors including the transportation, food equipment, and medical industries. Summary We are seeking a Buyer/Expeditor to join our team at Solico. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring timely delivery and efficient management of materials within our supply chain operations. Your contributions will directly support our mission to provide outstanding service and solutions to our customers. Responsibilities Work through a purchase suggestion. Create purchase orders. Update EPR system with pricing, PO information, supplier/vendor information. Inventory management. Utilizing PO Reports. Communicating with Suppliers. Expedite purchases when needed. Able to find alternative solutions for materials. (Different manufacturers or vendors.) Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers. Communication skills, both written and verbal for dealing with suppliers, colleagues. Analyze reports, evaluate pricing, assess supplier performance. Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers. Coordinate purchasing with multiple remote warehouses, production (WIP) inventories, some international. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred. 1+ year of purchasing experience, preferably in manufacturing. Customer service experience. Experience with computers including Microsoft Office software. ERP experience a plus! Prior experience with light manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly a plus!

Physical Demands:

This position is mostly sedentary 7.50 hours a day. Work is done in an office environment and requires ability to type for periods of time. There is occasional lifting of boxes up to 20 pounds. Most work is done using a computer and screen time will be heavy. Solico/Wes-Garde Components Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer This position is a full time onsite role.

Pay:

$18-$22/hr

Hours:

Monday through Friday If you are ready to contribute your expertise in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the Buyer/Expeditor position at Solico. Join us in delivering excellence!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person