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Hamilton Company is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of liquid handling, process analytics, robotics and automated storage solutions. With global headquarters in Reno, Nevada and manufacturing facilities in Reno, Boston and Bonaduz, Switzerland and sales offices worldwide Hamilton Company is well positioned for continued growth.

The Buyer is responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to material requirements typically established by the inventory planning function. Determine quantity and order date for materials needed to meet master production schedule. Follows up with vendors regarding order status and vendor performance. Conduct benchmarking for price, quality, response time, and delivery reliability.

Job Functions:
  • Review order action report and place purchase orders to meet generated requirements.
  • Review minimum order quantity and part lead times and adjust as needed.
  • Measure and evaluate vendor performance.
  • Make recommendations to management regarding vendor performance.
  • Coordinate with accounts payable and shipping/receiving regarding billing or returns to ensure records accuracy.
  • Interface with sales/marketing as required to coordinate required changes to delivery status of committed product.
  • Review open order report daily to ensure vendors meet committed delivery dates.
  • Provide input and participate in review of vendor performance.

Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Business, Supply chain or related field from a regionally accredited University.
  • Ability to review, and understand technical drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to source alternate suppliers for different commodities.
  • 3 plus years of purchasing experience.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to read, comprehend written correspondence and reports; must be able to communicate with multiple levels of staff throughout the organization.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Strong ability to pay attention to details. Ability to work without much supervision.
  • Must have effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Manufacturing experience is a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and outlook.
  • 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.

Additional information:
  • 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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