Technical Buyer - Packaging and Capital Equipment

Company: Fres-co System USA, Inc.
Location: Telford
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Technical Buyer Join our team at Fres-co! We are a world leader in flexible packaging for many industries including coffee, dairy products, tomatoes, juices, and chemicals. We are looking to welcome a new Technical Buyer to our growing team at our Telford, PA location.The Technical Buyer will be responsible for procuring electronic and mechanical parts, assemblies, equipment, goods and services to support Fres-co's internal manufacturing and it's Packaging Equipment Division. What will you get when you become a Technical Buyer with Fres-co? Salary: Highly Competitive Salary Benefits - Enrollment on Day 1 of Employment: Health - Dental - Vision Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance 401K Perks: Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Company Sponsored Events, Picnics, Parties What will you do when you become a Technical Buyer with Fres-co? Review engineering drawings for new parts and subsystems Analyze and stratify quotations to maximize business objectives Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and supplier performance improvement Develop and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) Plan and lead negotiations with suppliers (terms, conditions, progressive payment schedules) Create supplier scorecards and manage supplier quality Work with project managers and engineers in sourcing materials and services Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection process, including the communication of requirements, schedules, deadlines, strategic objectives and risks What skills and knowledge should you have to be successful as a Technical Buyer with Fres-co? Ability to read blue prints and mechanical drawings Understand Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) MPR Experience Proficient in MS Office Demonstrated leadership, organization, planning and team building skills Strong interpersonal skills What qualifications should you have to be successful as a Technical Buyer with Fres-co? Associates degree in Business or Engineering preferred At least 3 years of sourcing experience of custom machined and/or fabricated parts Experience sourcing capital equipment is highly desiredWe look forward to getting to know you better. Please apply to join our team if this job sounds like a good fit for you!_Fres-co System USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state of local law._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shift Day shiftCOVID-19 considerations:COVID-19 considerations:To keep our employees as safe as possible, Fres-co has installed clear plastic barriers on our equipment. We provide masks, gloves and ensure that all equipment and manufacturing floor is thoroughly sanitized daily.Work Location: One location

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