BUYER LEVEL 2
Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Some see the railway as transportation, while at
Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how
steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and
forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a
story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by
mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that
support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying
on track. That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a
promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment
to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting
edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's
a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into
safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer
solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of
tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and
delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep
them ahead of the curve. Progress is about more than getting from
Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to
move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the
corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging
ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway
is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today. General
Scope: Performs same duties as Level I Buyer, plus negotiates
pricing; searches for alternate suppliers; handles repairs and
returns; works on back order list and overdue variance list;
arranges for plant and building maintenance, purchases non-stock
material for Shop and Warehouse use. Position Summary: - Research
items for price and verification of specifications - Obtain
material from suppliers at lowest cost consistent with
consideration of quality and reliability of source. - Interview
vendors with whom orders are to be placed - Prepares and follows up
on orders to expedite delivery. - Resolves shipping/receiving and
invoice discrepancies. May verify invoices, handle repair and
returns, expedite items on Customer Back order list and overdue
variance list. - Arrange for plant and building maintenance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory
responsibilities Education: Bachelor degree (B.A or B.S with a
concentration in Business) from a four-year college or university
or five+ years buyer experience for manufacturing organization.
Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in
internal/external training programs to obtain the following
skills:Ability to speak German preferred. Ability to read, analyze
and interpret common legal documents and credit applications.
-Ability to effectively present information to managementAbility to
respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory
agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to write
business letters and memos.Must have working knowledge of PC's,
Internet usage and e-mail.Ability to work with mathematical
concepts such as probability and to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical
situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish
facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive
variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Must have
working knowledge of PC's, Internet usage, e-mail and working
experience with ERP-LXMust have a valid driver's license About
Plasser American: As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the
largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is
a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America.
Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make
significant investments in the North American Market including a
new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing
facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its
growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years
will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future
to enhance our team and achieve our goals. PI207470520
Keywords: Plasser American Corp, Chesapeake , BUYER LEVEL 2, Other , Chesapeake, Virginia
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