Buyer

Optimax Systems, Inc • United States, United States • 5d ago

Buyer

A-Shift

Minimum 40 hrs/week; overtime as needed

A unique corporate culture combined with a dynamic work environment

At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our freedom. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Job Summary and Essential Job Duties

The Buyer is responsible for assisting with purchasing activity control to meet business and financial objectives through the development of internal and external supply chain relationships. The Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager Optical Systems (SCMOS).

Through On the Job Training (OJT), the Buyer will:

Review order acknowledgements from Suppliers to verify order status, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies

Proactively monitor open order reports (OOR) and communicate with internal stakeholders as needed to develop mitigation plan for any issues that may arise

Maintain Supplier database and scorecards.

Assist SCMOS with timely review and maintenance of documents

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, purchasing strategies and support activities

Interacting with Suppliers with respect to RMA/returns of non-conforming product

Discovering and Onboarding new Supplier

Perform other duties as required

Advancement through the Buyer ranks is attained via increasing levels of education, experience, industrial skills, math skills, computing skills, responsibility and leadership potential and effectiveness.

Education Requirements:

A High School Diploma or GED required. Experience related to manufacturing or supply chain preferred. Production control and/or optics experience desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge of intermediate level Microsoft Word and Outlook. Semi-advanced level Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of FileMaker Pro and Epicor desirable.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving skills

Ability to interact with multiple people within the company with respect to job/project needs

Ability to understand and follow existing processes and procedures

Ability to work with multiple interruptions

Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities

Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment good time management skills

Highly motivated, driven, results-oriented, team player

Flexible and able to multi-task responsibilities

Ability to read/understand blue prints

Integrity

Grit

Accountability

Work Requirements:

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.

The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level can vary from quiet to loud frequencies.

May involve the use of oils and solvents.

Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.

May require area specific safety training

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes

Compensation & Benefits

Optimax offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Bonus : 25% Monthly Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance : Support for continuing education

Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision options

401(k) : Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off : Generous vacation and paid holidays

Other Benefits : Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Optimax is committed to offering equal opportunity for all candidates. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Optimax will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

ITAR Compliance : Due to federal regulations, employment at Optimax is limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. (EEO) Optimax Systems, Inc. must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) issued by the United States Department of State, Department of Defense Trade Controls. Because of the ITAR, Optimax must limit employment opportunities to US citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources team at 585-265-1020.

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