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Kyocera International, Inc. Associate Buyer in Vancouver, Washington
Description Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring an Associate Buyer in our Vancouver, WA facility! Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, high-technology products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package, check out these PERKS! 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!) 10 Paid Holidays per year 401(k) 401(k) company match Pension Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement On-site workout room With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles! We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employer paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms and even employee gardens. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/ PAY RANGE - $59k - 67K Shift - M to F 7am to 330pm GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Associate Buyer reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with production, quality, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders and requests for quotes for to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Communicates with internal customers and related organizations such as Accounting, Logistics and EHS. Negotiates a price and delivery with domestic and offshore suppliers. Required Qualifications/Experience: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with an advanced working knowledge of Excel. Experience with SAP preferred. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase requisition administration. Communication with internal customers and related organizations. Business system data input. Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers. Research and development of new supply sources. Deliver a back-order report to management as requested. Ensure the timely delivery of products. Supplier inventory control. Compliance with the contracts of purchase. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed bel