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Buyer Cartridge Actuated Devices - 2.7 Fairfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Record keeping Inventory management Windows Records management Decision making Productivity software Full Job Description Responsible for the activities associated with product and service outsourcing, commodity management, supplier management and the material replenishment process. Integrating the links between Purchasing, Suppliers, and Internal Stakeholders. Assist Manager in performing evaluation of supplier delivery and quality performance. Vendor assessments are completed on a quarterly basis on all key vendors. (Records management and analytical skills are critical on this task.) Executes activities associated with the generation of purchase orders and manages the releases of blanket orders shipments from vendors. (Critical thinking, inventory management, and subject matter understanding are essential.) Prioritizes and expedites open orders and late orders. Maintains and updates expediting list as required. (Analytical and problem-solving skills are requisite here.). Coordinates information with the Receiving department to resolve any discrepancies with shipment received from suppliers. (Communications and inventory management skills requisite). Arranges and processes returns to suppliers of deficient and or defective vendor parts. (This job responsibility requires interfacing with internal customers (Eng.

Quality) as well as summarizing the basis of our rejection of the vendor parts. As such, critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills all affect the execution of this tasking.). Obtains quotes in support of various customer bids, particularly those for repeat business with build-to-print US Navy contracts (e.g. MK44, M55, CCU126, etc.). Bid responses from vendors are then reviewed with supervisor prior to summary information being provided to Sales. (Critical thinking and decision making are essential skills with this job responsibility and require both an understanding of vendor/product history and ability to compare bid responses.) Attaches identification data onto incoming shipment and stage items to await distribution. Reviews packing slips to verify items received versus CAD Purchase Order, records required data and Quality certifications as required by purchase order. Enters received item(s) into CAD's bill of materials file. Checks inventory as required by bill of materials. Performs work according to CAD policies, procedures, goals and overall department objectives. Maintains confidentially of all information. Adheres to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) policies and procedures related to NIST 800-171 and completes all required CUI Awareness training, which includes collection, processing/handling, transmission, storage, and general safeguarding practices.

Essential skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Inventory Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Decision Making. Communications Skills.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three or more years post degree experience in a Purchasing environment. Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resources Planning concepts and Material Replenishment processes. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite. Must pass the ATF Background check.

Preferred:

NAPM or APICS certification. Three to five years experience in a Purchasing, Materials or Operations environment. Familiarity with MRP ( JD Edwards) Business Systems. Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required