Buyer

Buyer

• Recent college graduates will be considered!
• Why join OTTO Engineering?
• At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products - we engineer high quality,
• mission-critical precision controls solutions, communications accessories, and precision tooling
• for some of the most demanding markets in the world.
• As a core value,
• we focus on delivering for our customers
• through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result,
• our growth continues
• !
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why
• we share our company’s profits
• to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company,
• we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success
• .
• We are proudly American
• !
• As our

Buyer

• , you’ll be responsible for all purchasing of material, equipment and supplies, and selected commodity components.
• Specifically, we are seeking someone who …
• Is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
• Has outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Is intrinsically self-motivated
• Has solid problem-solving skills
• Provides exceptional customer service

The

Buyer

will

• Obtain quotations, prepare and place purchase orders on a group or groups of commodities, material, supplies and equipment
• Participate and/or conduct Supplier Audits and provide constructive feedback
• Responsible for managing supplier base
• Determine proper sources of supply for most economical purchases
• Locates new sources of supply as necessary
• Support Engineering in the development of new products and/or new suppliers
• Expedite deliveries as necessary to meet production schedules
• Maintain or improve purchase costs relative to the established standards
• Recommend policies and procedures for purchasing functions
• Maintain supplier information in the business system and related databases
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) as needed – including developing and processing Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) and assisting in part analysis
• Control of inventory levels for assigned commodities
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
• About you - What you’ll bring to the table

• Minimum 3 years related experience required and bachelor’s degree
• OR Supply Chain Management or related Degree without experience
• Availability for nonstandard or extended work schedule
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Requires having the technical ability to learn quickly and capable of applying this knowledge towards new engineering concepts
• Background in project management
• Requires self-motivation and ability to complete objectives
• Pleasant and helpful telephone manner
• Detail oriented
• General knowledge of ISO 9000

What OTTO offers for this specific position

The hiring range listed in this posting is what we, in good faith, anticipate relying on when confirming a base salary for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly experienced candidates with multiple years of at-level experience.

Target base salary hiring range: $60,000 to $70,000,

based on qualifications and experience.

Profit Sharing Bonus - OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year. OTTO’s profit sharing plan is paid at the discretion of the company and is not a guaranteed bonus or any part of a compensation plan.

Vacation: 80 hours

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vacation time is earned on the anniversary date.

OTTO’s Benefits

Health

Medical Insurance-

HMO Plan

Standard PPO Plan

Enhanced PPO Plan

High Deducible PPO Plan

FSA, LFSA, and HSA

Dental Insurance-

Base Plan

Buy-Up Plan

Vision Insurance

401(k) with a company match

Life insurance

Life/AD&D

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

• 10 paid holidays
• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
• To review all of OTTO’s available opportunities,

please visit our career page by clicking on the link below

• <https://otto-engineering-inc.breezy.hr/>
• OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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