Company Overview
Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.
Responsibilities
The Buyer II / III Direct Materials is responsible for purchasing direct materials for their assigned commodities per MRP requirements from approved suppliers. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement commodity strategies to mitigate risk, ensure supply and drive cost efficiencies. Review order action report and take appropriate actions
- Negotiate costs, evaluate and maintain inventory to target safety stock levels
- Work with accounting to set up new suppliers
- Coordinate with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Proactively manage P.O’s for accuracy including costs and confirmed delivery dates
- Work with engineering and key stakeholders in implement risk mitigation plans for single sourced suppliers
- Proactively resolve production and provide updates to affected groups
- Review assigned NCR’s and process returns to suppliers in a timely manner
- Monitor and report KPI’s with key suppliers and drive improved performance
- Monitor suppliers lead time and update system as required
- Work Closely with NPI Project teams on transfer of products from NPI to production ensuring material coverage thru component lead times
- Maintain strong cross functional relationships and communication with intercompany departments supported by purchasing
- Intercompany purchasing
Qualifications
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications Excel, Power point etc
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of staff and management throughout the organization.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to details.
- Ability to work independently.
- Possess effective collaborative, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Education/Experience
- BS/BA degree in Business, Supply chain or related field from a regionally accredited University.
- 5+ years of purchasing experience
- 3 plus years of a manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Experience in managing multiple commodities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with D365 and SAP a plus
About Hamilton
- Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
- Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Commitment to sustainable design
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
- Solid Stable Company
- Drug free workplace.
Learn more about us @: www.hamiltoncompany.com
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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