Senior Buyer at RIX Industries in Sparks, NV

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is primarily responsible for timely and economical procurement of materials, parts and supplies for company production. This position is also responsible for ensuring production schedule adherence. The Senior Buyer has the additional responsibilities for effective project schedule adherence and special project work as required. Along with acting as the Purchasing lead when the Supply Chain Manager is out of the office for business travel or otherwise.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and support Buyer’s timely delivery of parts and materials for production and special projects by actively monitoring supplier performance to purchase order.
• Ensures the team is equipped with the tools and information to perform their jobs consistent with departmental standards of operation while Supply Chain Manager is out of Office.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, business savvy and proven problem-solving ability.
• Ability to influence cross-functional change and create/build relationships.
• Utilizes extensive knowledge of supply chain and/or operations analytics to develop a strong, collaborative relationship with the Sales, Program Management and Engineering teams, and promotes the same in all reporting staff.
• Adhere to inventory control guidelines to ensure efficient safety stock levels of parts, materials, and supplies for company production functions.
• Ensure availability of accurate information for RFQ and RFI functions.
• Ensure RIX receives the most competitive material prices through costs through the competitive bid process and effective negotiations with suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers, with the assistance of the Supply Chain Manager, to ensure RIX receives the most favorable terms and lowest possible cost for material.
• Control the expenses of the material handling functions of the company by ensuring materials are delivered to appropriate locations. Develop resources to provide timely, cost-effective delivery of incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Monitor communication within the department and with internal stake holders. Participate regularly scheduled production meetings.
• Generate all documents required by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Provide material pricing information as requested for bidding and estimating to support Programs and Contractual requirements.
• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the Supply Chain Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ten years purchasing and inventory control experience.
• Have the technical knowledge to interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to monitor open purchase orders to ensure suppliers are performing to accepted terms of the purchase agreement.
• Knowledge of accepted standard purchasing practices.
• Ability to perform calculations, such as percentages, ratios, and fractions as well as a fluent working knowledge of geometry.
• Basic Computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of software applications.
• Ability to understand the use and application of Air and Gas Compressors and Generators
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing, with concept of accounting principles.

Physical Requirements

1. This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions:

• Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.
• May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

2. Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation:

$95,000 + DOE

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).