Job Description

Testek Solutions is currently seeking a Buyer.

Our goal is to purchase quality materials with required delivery at the most-economical price. 

Materials cost is the #1 cost to Testek.  It is one of the most-important elements in the cost of the products we sell.   Therefore, the role of Buyer is extremely important. 

Position Summary

Sources and purchases Fab & Machine parts, raw material, tools, services, packaging materials, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery and maintains necessary records.

General Requirements

• Highly organized
• Self-motivated and determined to meet defined goals/deadlines
• Extremely Accurate 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Review and coordinate procurement activities for company.

2. Confer with suppliers for product or service price, availability, and delivery schedules, to include supplier conformance with drawing and specification requirements.

3. Prepare purchase orders; Provide supplier status on POs as required.

4. Maintain orderly reports including electronic filing systems.

5. Work cooperatively as part of procurement team and with Functional areas as required.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Purchase the following items:
   1. Main SO (shop order) related items (various).  This includes cataloged items, machining/fabrication details, and any items that are part of the BOM, etc.
   2. Electronic components from Mouser, Newark, Digi-key, etc. (under guidance from Purchasing Team).
   3. Shop-related items from requisitions (fittings, fasteners, paint-related supplies, raw steel, wires/cables, electrical items, etc. under guidance from Purchasing Team).
   4. Work with Receiving department to pull inventory parts.
   5. Routine follow-up on open items for various s.o. #’s.
2. For the above items (item a):
3. Evaluate all purchase requisitions and purchase orders on a daily basis and develop implementation strategies. 
4. Maintain timely communication with suppliers and Testek team (follow up with suppliers for shipment status, resolve all purchase issues, coordinate with accounts payable to process all invoices, keep Testek team informed of status as required). Communication with both the supplier and the Testek team is essential.
5. Maintain records of all purchase orders and associated documents for all processes.  
6. Identify cost-cutting initiatives
7. Returns
   1. Overall co-ordination with Supplier, Receiving department, Engineering department, Accounting department, Trucking company (UPS, FedEx, YRC) for Supplier related returns for parts that are incorrect or not per specification or not per drawing requirements or not per Purchase order.
   2. Tracking of Supplier returned material till it is received in our Database.
8.  Maintain Supplier ISO certificates, filing supplier ISO non-conforming reports, Add new Supplier/Remove old Supplier from Approved vendor list and keep data available on quarterly basis.
9. EPICOR experience is preferred
10. No employee (or member of their families) shall solicit, accept or provide any gratuity or kickback in connection with any Company transaction. This policy applies to gifts and favors of any kind and to both customers and suppliers of the Company. All Testek employees will abide by the Testek Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)