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SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy and is named Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary: The Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing and purchasing inventory and materials in support of the build plan with their assigned suppliers and/or commodities. Job Duties & Responsibilities: *Primary Liaison between SIG SAUER and our suppliers. *Reviews and actions MRP messages. *Creates and maintains purchase orders. *Pulls all documentation and sends out quote requests to suppliers. *Evaluates supplier quotes and awards accordingly. *Reviews Engineering Change Requests. Identifies open PO liability, effectivity dates and item attributes prior to approving. *Works with Planning to disposition Excess and Obsolete material. *Reviews item attributes and submits required changes to the Master Data Management team to implement. *Assists Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepancies. *A contributing member of the MRB team for dispositioning non-conforming material. *Escalates supplier related issues in a prompt manner. *Helps resolve issues and answer questions from other SIG employees. *Performs other tasks and duties as required. Education and/or Experience: *High School diploma required; Associate Degree preferred. APICS certification a plus. *Three to five years' experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment. *Experience with raw material, forgings, molded plastics and swiss, lathe, vertical and horizontal machined parts and the various machining processes involved. MIM experience a plus. *Working experience with ERP systems, Oracle a plus. *Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred. *Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages. *Working experience with FARS and DFARS. *ITAR experience strongly preferred, especially with technical data transfer. *Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue. *Excellent organizational skills. *Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. *Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. *Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Working Conditions: *Able to lift up to 25 pounds. *Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas. *Position consists of sitting 75% of the workday. *Travel 10-25%.SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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