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Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America. BENEFITSHealth, Dental & VisionPrescription Drug CoverageEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceInvestment 401K Plan & Profit SharingDiscounted Employee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Vacation, Holidays & Winter ShutdownTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Product DiscountsService AwardsScope - Under the direction of the Procurement Category Manager, the Buyer must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to ensure that assigned suppliers exceed S&W standards for quality, delivery and price. The buyer will maintain purchase orders and delivery schedule on the company ERP system. The job requires daily interaction with suppliers assigned to specific commodity groups to resolve any issue affecting S&W supply chain efficiency and reliability. Buyers will quote parts and services, analyze quotes and make recommendation to award business. The buyer will take action with suppliers to maintain appropriate levels of safety stock, minimize order quantities and ensure quoted lead times are adhered to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Manages day to day performance of a group of suppliersManage purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory levelsDetermine proper MRP procurement parameters and set the system to manage inventoryMaintain pricesSend RFP RFQ to Approved suppliersUnderstand and manages supplier capacityResolve invoice discrepancies and paperwork errorsReport delivery status, issues and propose solutionsCertification/refresher courses as neededWork closely with the Planning group to ensure timely availability of existing and new products and components.Actively interact with:Internal: Procurement, Manufacturing Management, Planners, Engineers, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain Senior Management, Quality Manager, Receiving Personnel and Management, Accounting PersonnelExternal: Suppliers Personnel and ManagementUp to 10% Travel is requiredQualifications: Experience, Competencies and EducationBachelor's degree in related field is preferred5-10 years of experience buying plastics, polymer, resin is requiredDesired skills in working with MRP systems: Lead Time, MOQ, Exceptions. A firm understanding of basic Math, have excellent follow through practices and utilize excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.Intermediate to Advance skills using Microsoft Excel Worksheets and Database.Have previous experience in Purchase order management, writing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) and priority management.Demonstrate good Negotiation, Convincing, and Assertiveness SkillsMust have worked in Supply Chain, Finance or Manufacturing in plant and experience working as a buyer.Demonstrate and practice Personal Qualities in: Understand business implications of supplier actionsHands on, not afraid to walk through the plant to resolve issuesTakes ownership of job functionAccountabilityCan bring people together around a table to resolve a problemAmbitious, desire to learn and growEthical, Honest, Accurate, precise, Attention to detail and is comfortable with some degree of routineNOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. Physical Demands:Works in an office environment.Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floorThe use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.